"It is a matter of making adjustments," Kobkarn added, pointing out that the country's annual festival of Loi Krathong still went ahead on Monday night despite the government's ban on fireworks and loud music. However, the annual tradition was overshadowed by candle vigils held in honour of the late king. Kobkarn said the mood was becoming more cheerful "step by step," citing Thailand's World Cup qualifier against Australia on Tuesday night. The match went ahead at Bangkok's Rajamangala Stadium with many fans still dressed in black because of the king's death. Thai authorities had earlier urged Australian fans to dress and act respectfully to mourning Thais.

Source: The Nation Bangkok November 16, 2016 16:10 UTC