| The
Royal Ploughing Ceremony |
May
16, 2001
Venue : Sanam Luang - The Royal Ground
The Royal Ploughing Ceremony is a major state function with Their
Majesties granting an audience at the event hence certain restrictions
regarding the observation of the ceremony are unavoidably necessary.
They apply to all persons who are not actual participants in the
ceremony, irrespective of whether they are Thais or foreigners.
The Bureau of The Royal Household requests the kind co-operation
of all visitors to this ceremonial event to observe the following.
Dress Code
Dress Code for International Media
: Members of the Press are requested to dress in formal business
attire with "Press / Media" sleeve bands
Dress Code for Gentlemen : Shirt
and necktie or Thai national costume (with high collar)
Dress Code for Ladies : Blouse and
skirt or dress. (Please refrain from wearing trousers, pantalons,
pants)
Regulations for Photography
1. Photographers must have their cameras checked by the C.I.D.
at approximately 06:00 am at tent number 9.
2.
Photographers who are authorized to take photos at the ceremonial
ground must be dressed in a business suit with a gray sleeve band,
specifically provided for this occasion by the Ministry of Agriculture
and Cooperatives. Photographers who do not comply with this regulation
will be excluded.
3. Photographers are not permitted to walk into the Phraya Raek
Na Kwan (Lord of the Royal Ploughing Ceremony) Procession. Photographing
is permitted only from both sides of the procession.
4. Three specific locations at the eastern side of the ploughing
ground have been prepared for photographers. Photographers are
requested not to stand or sit along the side of the ploughing
ground. Once photographs outside the specific locations have been
taken, photographers are requested to return to their place.
5. Before the arrival of His Majesty the King, guests or individuals
with no photographer sleeve band may take photos, but not in the
Brahman area.
6. Following the arrival of His Majesty the King, and during the
course of the Ploughing Ceremony, guests and individuals with
no photographer sleeve band are not permitted to take photos.
Photographers wearing the sleeve band are allowed to take photos
but not allowed to enter into the ploughing ground and the Royal
Pavilion area.
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Source
: The Tourism Authority of Thailand
