Pattaya, Thailand – October 31st, 2025: The neon-lit streets of Pattaya pulsed with Halloween energy on Thursday night, as bars, nightclubs, and tourist hotspots embraced spooky decorations and costumed revelry, even under intermittent rain showers. Despite the lively celebrations, a somber undercurrent of respect prevailed, with operators donning black-and-white attire and displaying condolence banners for Her Royal Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, following her passing.
Reporters on the ground described Walking Street and beachfront venues adorned with glowing pumpkins, ghost figurines, and helium balloons to lure crowds. Staff dressed as zombies, witches, and vampires greeted visitors, undeterred by the drizzle, creating a mix of Thai and international tourists pouring in to mark the occasion.
The influx is expected to deliver a significant economic boost to local businesses, from major entertainment complexes to street vendors hawking glow sticks, masks, and themed trinkets to passersby.
Yet amid the festivities, mourning remained front and center. Operators maintained black-and-white dress codes and erected prominent signs expressing grief for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother, ensuring the night honored both global tradition and national loss.
