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Crematorium work 'on track'
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/01/2026
» The work on the Royal Crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother is progressing according to schedule, with completion expected in October, according to Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.
Major moments to watch in Thailand
News, Published on 02/01/2026
» As the nation steps into the New Year, the 'Bangkok Post' highlights several events that will define the months ahead.
Fine Arts Department starts work on royal chariots for queen's funeral
News, Published on 07/11/2025
» The Fine Arts Department (FAD) has begun restoring royal chariots that will be used in Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother's cremation. The restoration is expected to be completed by October next year.
Cremation ceremony in planning
News, Chairith Yonpiam, Published on 29/10/2025
» Preparations are underway for the royal cremation ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, with the new crematorium expected to take around 11 months to be completed, according to Culture Minister Sabeeda Thaised.
Events recall life and work of HM Queen Sirikit
News, Post Reporters, Published on 27/10/2025
» The Ministry of Culture on Sunday outlined plans to hold various cultural and religious activities, as well as preparations for funeral rites and the cremation of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit the Queen Mother following her death on Friday.
PM remembers Queen Mother's devotion to Thais
News, Post Reporters, Published on 26/10/2025
» Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul on Saturday described the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, at the age of 93, as a great loss to the nation as a special cabinet meeting at Government House was held to plan her funeral.
Govt targets crematoriums
News, Apinya Wipatayotin, Published on 24/06/2022
» The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environment has announced a new rule controlling carbon emissions produced in temple crematoriums to reduce air pollution.
Temples barred from burning Covid waste
News, Post Reporters, Published on 18/09/2021
» The Public Health Ministry has announced a safety measure allowing only industrial waste and power plants to incinerate Covid-19 infectious waste.
Death rites pose deadly risk
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 31/07/2021
» City Hall on Friday began a Covid-19 vaccination programme for Buddhist monks, undertakers and other temple workers who handle the corpses of Covid-19 victims.
NOB to list virus-ready temples
News, Post Reporters, Published on 04/05/2021
» The National Office of Buddhism (NOB) will release a list of temples which are equipped to cremate those who died of Covid-19, its director, Narong Song-arom said on Monday.