Thai people spent the month of October preparing for the cremation of King Bhumibol, who passed away in October 2016.
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| Thailand is making final preparations before the five-day funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who founded the country after World War II, officially takes place at the end of October. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to flock to the capital Bangkok in the coming days to own the best viewing spots near the Grand Palace, where the king's funeral will be held. |
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| Some 78,000 police officers will be on hand to provide security on October 26, when King Bhumibol’s cremation takes place. Craftsmen from across Thailand have worked for 10 months to build the crematorium, which represents heaven. Thais believe that after death, their kings go to heaven, located on Mount Meru, a golden mountain in Hindu mythology. |
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| Portraits of King Bhumibol hang in many places in the capital Bangkok. He passed away on October 13, 2016, after 7 decades of reign. Many Thais were born and raised with only one king in their hearts. Therefore, the king's passing left much pain and sorrow. |
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| Late at night, long lines of people continued to pay their respects to the king before the official funeral. King Bhumibol was seen by his people as a father figure and a moral role model during decades of political turmoil in Thailand. |
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| For many Thais, this will be their first time witnessing a royal funeral. Therefore, everyone is preparing to make the ceremony solemn, beautiful and respectful. |
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| A sculptor is checking the statue that decorates the crematorium. |
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| The Grand Palace said about 250,000 people are expected to attend the royal cremation. Thai authorities have asked visitors to respect the dignity of Thai people during this sacred time. |
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| Every ritual for the king's funeral is being carefully prepared. Over the past year, nearly 12 million people, or one-sixth of Thailand's population, have visited the Grand Palace in Bangkok to pay their respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. |
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| The funeral is expected to take place in the following order: On the first day, a memorial service will be held at Dusit Maha Prasat Palace, where the king's coffin will be placed. The next day, the coffin will be taken to the crematorium at Sanam Luang Square for cremation. On the third day, the king's ashes will be collected. On the fourth day, a memorial service will be held to pray for the late king's ashes. On the final day, the king's ashes will be transferred to the royal palace. |
According to Kienthuc.net.vn
