6th April is a public holiday called Chakri day. Its a celebration of the 'house of Chakri' from which the current Royal Family originates. The first Chakri king was Rama 1, who was King of Siam in 1782. The current King is Rama IX and he has ruled from 1946. The people of Thailand express their thanks to the Kings by laying flowers at the statues of Rama 1.
There is a ban on the sale of alcohol this weekend as its an election day on Sunday. Its law here that no alcohol can be sold from 24 hours before and on election day. Thailand is a constitutional democratic monarchy, they have a lady prime minister and the very much loved King.
The bars also will be closed on Monday, 9th, as the Royal Princess will be cremated. She was the only child of Rama VI and died at the age of 85.
This will be a tough 4 days for the alcohol industry!
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