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Reprising the royal ceremonies up close
News, Published on 03/11/2017
» On Oct 26, several hundred thousand people witnessed an historic event -- the royal cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej -- right at Sanam Luang.
The volunteer spirit
Life, Published on 24/10/2017
» Over 2 million Thais registered to serve as volunteers during the royal cremation period, carrying out several unpaid tasks, at Sanam Luang and elsewhere, from venue preparation, catering, public information services and funeral flower distribution to first aid and traffic safety. Here we talk to some of them about their duties and their pride in serving King Bhumibol one last time.
Mourners drive flight traffic
Business, Boonsong Kositchotethana, Published on 19/10/2017
» Those coming to Bangkok to pay their final respects to the late King Bhumibol are creating an extra surge in passenger traffic.
Princess takes part in rehearsal
News, Om Jotikasthira, Published on 16/10/2017
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday took part in the second rehearsal for the processions of the late King's royal funeral ceremonies at Sanam Luang, which drew a large crowd of people who braved an overnight wait to observe the day-long event.
King Rama X to lead ceremony
News, Post Reporters, Published on 13/10/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will preside over the merit-making ceremonies marking one year since the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace Friday and Saturday, according to the Bureau of the Royal Household.
Replica pyres nearly completed
News, Post Reporters, Published on 10/10/2017
» Construction of replicas of the royal crematorium in 76 provinces nationwide is expected to be completed by Sunday.
9 Mahakan homes face demolition
News, Ploenpote Atthakor, Published on 22/06/2017
» Nine houses at the historic Mahakan Fort community are being evaluated for their "worthiness" by a joint committee set up to resolve the housing conflict.
Princess to chair royal funeral meeting
News, Post Reporters, Published on 15/06/2017
» Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will chair a top-level meeting on June 26 to direct essential preparations for the royal funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Royal pyre 'ready in September'
News, Dumrongkiat Mala, Published on 28/01/2017
» The Fine Arts Department has affirmed the royal crematorium for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be completed in September.