$90 million funeral of the late King of Thailand

The funeral of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away last October at the age of 88, will last five days, starting tomorrow (October 26).

People stand in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok to kneel and splash water on the king's portrait in a ritual simulating the bathing of his body on October 14, 2016. Photo: Getty

The cremation ceremony was held in the capital Bangkok. Preparations for the funeral, including the construction of a crematorium complex near the Palace, took nearly a year and $90 million.

An estimated 250,000 people from across Thailand will travel to Bangkok to bid farewell to the nation's "father." King Bhumibol Adulyadej was considered a stabiliser for the country when it faced political turmoil and coups.

Later today (October 25), a food offering ceremony will take place at the palace to begin the funeral. The cremation will take place tomorrow (October 26), with King Maha Vajiralongkorn lighting the fire.

The ashes of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will then be transferred to the palace on October 27. The funeral will continue for the following two days.

Royal family members and representatives of more than 40 countries will attend the cremation ceremony along with the presence of people in nearby streets./.

According to Vietnamnet.vn