The King

Thai love their King. He had been on the throne nearly 70 years when he passed away in October 2016. Thailand is officially in mourning for one year. All government employees must wear black, or if they wear a uniform, a black ribbon. Regular citizens wore black or gray for about a month. All over Bangkok there are large memorials to the King, and even at smaller places or on people's homes you will see memorials to the King.

The Thai people have great senses of humor but there is one thing you NEVER joke about and that's the King. And not just because he died - the topic is just off limits.