Thavorn's older children arrived with her on Wednesday and when I asked Thavorn when she wanted our first night out together in 6 months she replied on Thursday. So Thursday arrived and he headed out about 6:30 to catch the happy hours from 7 - 9 pm. We started off playing pool at Country Road to the tunes of the live band. Thavorn won the first game and I won the next 3 so Thavorn decided losing was boring and she did not wish to play anymore.
The truth is, the television monitors in the room were showing the news that the King had just passed away after a lengthy illness and that put a damper on all Thai spirits. I figured at 89, he had done well and in the best traditions of how the Irish celebrate a long and well lived life I suggested we drink up.
We headed over to Crazy House which I figured would be less affected as the ladies are much younger, but it too was a little quiet as well. We decided to explore Bangkok Beats on soi 7/1 but we arrived to a closed bar. In fact most of the bars were shutting down to acknowledge the passing of the King.
We decided one last stop at the Beer Garden was warranted as Thavorn had never been to that venue which features the largest group of free lancers and punters in one spot in Bangkok. True to form, it was hustling and bustling but 30 minutes the lights came on about 10 pm as the owners were shutting it down in respect of the King's passing.
It is Friday today and many bars have announced they are closed for the next 3 days in respect of mourning for the King. That should put a damper on any tourists who are arriving in Bangkok for the weekend.
The King was truly a good person and is highly regarded and revered by the population. He will be missed and the future of Thailand is unknown as he was the longest living monarch in the world and most Thais can not remember a time without him.
http://www.news.com.au/travel/world-travel/asia/entertainment-to-be-toned-down-as-thailand-grieves-dead-king/news-story/1119f1e870a74cd53508b5c228486ca5
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