With the passing of the late King of Thailand, many entertainment events in the Southeast Asian country were forced to cancel or postpone as Thais observe an extensive period of mourning.
Following last month’s reports, which did not specify how extensive the period would be, an official citing the Thai Prime Minister’s office announced yesterday Thailand was ready to face the music, with festive activities permitted to be held from November 14 onwards.
The nine types of activities in the announcement include concerts and festivals, sporting events, cultural fairs, and seasonal celebrations such as Loy Krathong Festival, Christmas and New Year’s Day.
Because no specific timeframe was given prior to yesterday’s restriction lift, promoters had already postponed their event to a new date, which is at least 100 days after the grief-stricken day of the royal passing. See our list of rescheduled concerts, music festivals and parties below.
Kill the Buzz Live at Levels
©World Club Dome
Date: December 15, 2016 (originally October 13)
Location: Levels, Sukhumvit 11, Bangkok
Promoter’s note: –
Kolour Warehouse Project
©Kolour
Date: April 22, 2017 (originally October 25)
Location: Tigger Twins Studio, Bangkok
Promoter’s note: “We will commence again outside of the mourning period and our event calendar will include: Launch of Kolour Day series [in] late January, Kolour In The Park Festival [in] March, and Kolour Warehouse Party [in] April.”
Mystic Valley Festival
©Mystic Valley Festival
Date: February 3-5, 2017 (originally November 11-13)
Location: Mountain Creek Resort, Khao Yai
Promoter’s note: “As the dates for Mystic Valley Festival have changed to 3-5 February 2017. Refunds are now available for those who cannot make the new dates, please refer to Event Info on Mystic Valley Festival Thailand 2017.”
Wonderfruit Festival
©Wonderfruit
Date: February 16-19, 2017 (originally December 15-18)
Location: Siam Country Club, Pattaya, Chonburi
Promoter’s note: “Most of our programming remains intact and among the previously scheduled music acts, Rudimental, Lianne La Havas, Shura and JUNUN featuring Shye Ben Tzur & The Rajasthan Express have confirmed they will be joining us in February, with more to be announced soon. All existing ticket-holders are eligible for a full refund which can be redeemed via our ticketing agent, Event Pop between 1-30 November 2016.” Read more about the refund process here.
FTIsland Live The Truth in Bangkok 2017
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Date: March 4, 2017 (originally November 12)
Location: Muangthai GMM Live House, Fl 8, Central World
Promoter’s note: “Ticket details to be announced”
GFriend Fan Meeting in Bangkok 2017
Date: April 8, 2017 (originally November 13)
Location: Muangthai GMM Live House, Fl 8, Central World
Promoter’s note: Tickets, ranging from THB1,800-5,500, are available through Thai Ticket Major January 14 onwards.
Paradise Island Festival
©Paradise Island
Date: April 8-9, 2017 (originally January 7-8, 2017)
Location: Big Buddha Beach, Koh Samui, Surat Thani
Promoter’s note: “Due to the very sad events recently in Thailand with King Bhumibol’s death the Thai premiere has put in place a national 100 day period of no celebration and a year of mourning. Because of this and in order to respect our friends and colleagues in Thailand, Paradise Island Festival will be postponed to 8-9 April 2017, the week before Songkran.”
As originally scheduled
808 Festival
Date: December 10-11, 2016
Location: Oasis Arena at Show DC, Rama 9, Bangkok
Promoter’s note: “We would like to announce that 808 Festival will be held on December 10/11 2016 at Oasis Arena @ SHOW DC. Phase 2 will be announce on November 14. Tickets are available at 808festival.com. Thank you.”
Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime Tour in Bangkok
Original date: February 28, 2017
Location: SCG Stadium, Bangkok
Promoter’s note: “We are postponing the announcement of the concert details and venue for Guns N’ Roses Not In This Lifetime Tour in Bangkok. The announcement will be made soon.” UPDATE: Ticket information is now available. See here.
Cancelled
Bryan Adams The Get Up Tour in Bangkok
Original date: January 14, 2017
Location: IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani, Bangkok
Promoter’s note: “BEC-Tero Entertainment will be postponing Bryan Adams The Get Up Tour in Bangkok, originally scheduled for 14 January 2017 at IMPACT Arena, Muang Thong Thani, until further notice. Further details will be announced soon. For more information, please contact the Thai Ticket Major Call Centre at 02 262 3838. We apologise for any inconvenience and thank you for your understanding.” UPDATE: According to Bryan Adam’s official tour schedule, his Bangkok concert has been cancelled. Instead the singer will be performing in Hong Kong on February 14.
