The cremation of His Royal Highness King Bhumibol
This month, October 2017, will be a very special period in Thailand. It has been 67 years since a royal cremation took place.
The secretariat of the royal family in Thailand has announced that the Grand Palace and the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in Bangkok will be closed from October 1 to 29 in preparation for the cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
To enable the Thai population to attend the cremation ceremonies of the late King Bhumibol, public transport in the country will be expanded considerably from October 20 to 27.
Everything you need to know about King Bhumibol's cremation
Almost a year ago, on October 13, the beloved Thai King Bhumibol passed away. The monarch was very popular with the people and his death plunged the nation into deep mourning. After the one-year mourning period, Bhumibol will be cremated on October 26, 2017 at Sanam Luang Square in Bangkok.
Death in Thailand
A subject that people don't think much about or want to think about. A distinction must then be made between expats who live here and holidaymakers. As far as the latter are concerned, most of them have taken out good travel insurance, so that in addition to the grief, there is no great burden of arranging everything in a country where the language is not spoken.
Reader Submission: The Cremation of a Cousin
Last Wednesday she called me from work, my wife. Could I go to 'mom's house by 16.00 pm? Together we would then drive to a temple somewhere in Bangkok because prayers had to be said at 19.00 pm. The reason? Her cousin, a soldier, 40 years old, had been mercilessly shot with three bullets. The how and why remains somewhat unclear to me. But after one night in intensive care, her cousin died and we had to pray.
Does anyone have an idea if in Pattaya everything will be closed with the cremation of the king? I want to book my flight on October 26. Also present last year during the period during the death of the king, but then it is just a boring place there. I understand the Thai people but still want to enjoy my holiday.
Reader question: To the Grand Palace in Bangkok to see preparations for the cremation of King Bhumibol
I want to go to the Grand Palace in Bangkok next week to see all the preparations for King Bhumibol's cremation. I have black clothes with me. I hear that there are about 10-20.000 visitors a day to visit the cremation site, so long waiting times. Does anyone know what I should take into account in terms of waiting time? Have the opening hours been adjusted, or just from 8:30 a.m. to 15:30 p.m.?
My neighbor's death
A day before he would have turned 76, a family member dies. In this post he describes the preparations for the cremation. The men build tents, the women cook.
Yesterday, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs adjusted the travel advice for Thailand: Be respectful during the period of cremation ceremonies for the deceased king from October 25 to 29, 2017. Do not travel to the 4 southern provinces of Thailand: Yala, Narathiwat, Pattani, Songkhla.
The preparations for the cremation of Rama IX
The fact that this deceased monarch was a very loved and appreciated king is evident from the daily tribute of the people to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. More than 7,5 million people from all parts of the country have so far visited the Dusit Maha Prasart throne hall to pay their last respects.
Robert is surprised about cremations. 'A cremation is a bigger celebration than a birthday.'
I would like some advice regarding the cremation of the deceased king of Thailand. I am planning a month trip around September 26 to October 26, 2017 (Pattaya). Will heavy restrictions be imposed regarding nightlife (drinks, music, etc..) or will everything just be a bit quieter like last November after the death of the king?
Friday evening, June 2, was an impressive report on the preparations for the cremation ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In it, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-chan praised all the people involved in the preparations for this ceremony. Artists, musicians and many other volunteers, who are committed to this upcoming ceremony.
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) will soon launch an education campaign asking tourists to dress appropriately during the royal cremation ceremony of King Rama IX, which will be held in Bangkok between October 25 and 29.
Preparations for the royal cremation Bhumibol
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has notified all Thai embassies and consulates of King Bhumibol's official cremation on Thursday, October 26. It has been requested to give Thai people living abroad the opportunity to follow this historic event or to celebrate these traditional ceremonies in Buddhist temples.
Bhumibol's cremation will take place on October 26, 2017
The cremation of former King Bhumibol will take place on October 26, the ceremonies that go with it from October 25 to 29. This was announced by the office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary in a letter to Prime Minister Prayut yesterday.