Mourning-Period Plaque Protocol: 2017 Guidance for Thai Organizers 🕯️

Thailand continues its mourning period for King Bhumibol through October 2017. Awards-ceremony plaque commissions during this window need three protocol-aware adjustments to read respectfully across audiences.

Subdued Ribbon Palette

Bright red and bright yellow ribbons read inappropriate during the mourning period. Switch to subdued palette: deep navy, charcoal, burgundy, antique gold. Black-only is too funereal for celebration awards; the subdued tones honor the period while still acknowledging the recipient. RS Trophy keeps these tones stocked through 2017.

Reserve a Spot for the Royal Cypher Where Appropriate

Government-sector and royally-patronized awards plaques commissioned in 2017 should include a small reserved upper area for the late King’s cypher or the appropriate successor cypher once formal protocol publishes. Specify a 30x30mm uncluttered upper-center zone; engraving can fill the cypher later without redesign.