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Old Jul 26, 2017 | 9:10 pm
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Originally Posted by goodeats21
I read one article that quoted a Government spokesman indicating huge crowds expected, and actually indicated tourists would probably be wise to avoid...or something to that effect.
Originally Posted by glennaa11
The crematorium will be open to the public Nov 1-30 (at least). I am going to be in BKK for a couple days the first week of Nov so I am hoping to see it but I suspect it will be huge crowds
I have some long time expat friends who attempted to pay respects not so long ago and were treated in a rude and desultory manner and not allowed to proceed onto the grounds.

I have other friends who met no open hostility as such.

My own decision was to stay away and that's what I'd generally recommend to non-Thais. FWIW of course.
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