Cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
For King Bhumibol, who died on October 13, 2016, preparations for the cremation are in full swing in the Sanam Luang area at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. There the crematorium is being built amidst plants and attributes that have played a role in the life of the king.
The cremation of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bangkok Post has released details for the five-day cremation ceremony for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. According to the Prime Minister's Office, the ceremony will take place from 25 – 29 December 2017.
Reader question: Does anyone have information about the rituals at the cremation of King Bhumibol
Is there anyone from the Thailandblog readers who can tell us more about the rituals surrounding the cremation of King Bhumibol? I know he's in the Dusit Throne hall. But when I see images and photos I can't figure it out.
Arranging your cremation before you die…
The article about the 'cozy' cremation I wanted has stirred up quite a bit. And made several acquaintances think. The question that kept popping up was: I no longer have contact with children and relatives in the Netherlands. I don't want to bother them with this after my death either. How can I already arrange for my death to be cremated in Thailand?
I opt for a cozy cremation
After a number of cremations in Thailand, I feel that it shouldn't be like this in my case. It's true I can't help it when I've left this earthly vale of tears, but I want to make sure I live on in my memory as a guy who got things right. While alive and afterwards
Thousands of Thai say goodbye to actor Por, who died from dengue
Yesterday it was continuously on Thai TV: The cremation of the immensely popular actor Tridsadee 'Por' Sahawong (37). Por died from the consequences of a dengue infection he contracted two months ago.
Pim was cremated in peace
Pim Hoonhout, the famous herring farmer from Hua Hin, was cremated on Wednesday afternoon. The Buddhist ceremony took place in the temple of Khao Tao, attractively located on the Gulf of Thailand.
Cremation Pim Hoonhout on November 11
The editors received the message that Pim Hoonhout will be cremated on Wednesday, November 11 at 15.00 p.m. in the temple of Khao Tao.
A cremation in Thailand (video)
In this video with a Dutch voice-over you can see the Buddhist and animistic rituals at a cremation in Thailand. It was filmed in Chum Phae district of Khon Kaen (Isan) province.
Reader question: Death in Thailand and then what?
After drawing up a will in which I have determined my estate, I also refer to a personal memorandum in which I describe other matters that will be discussed at the time of death.
Thailand: between heaven and earth
On the map, Thailand is reminiscent of the head of an elephant. In the north, the country is bordered by Laos and Burma, with a narrow strip of the latter extending further west.
My only neighbor and best friend
Eddy de Cooman and his neighbor would explore Thailand together after their retirement on a motorcycle. But it didn't happen: the neighbor didn't have time. What is he so busy with then?
Death in Thailand
In this article you can read what the procedure is when a Dutch person dies in Thailand. We make a distinction between an expat/pensionado and a tourist.
Thailand bids farewell to Princess Bejaratana
Thailand has said goodbye to Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda, who died in July last year, the only child of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, and Queen Savang Vadhana, and niece of the current king. This was done with great ceremony, with three processions, a public and private cremation and cultural activities throughout the night.
One dead in Isan
Still live in that small village of 250 people in Isaan. Still regularly buy spray cans to give the ants a shot so they are unable to undermine my house. Two weeks ago my girlfriend took me to Soi 3 (out of 4 in the village). In a shabby hut, an old woman sat alone, rocking back and forth. Looked sickly and completely unresponsive to our presence. It turned out that her son lived next door to her, but he paid no attention to his mother
Crematoria at temples unfriendly to the environment
by Hans Bos The conclusion of a thousand funeral directors, monks and coffin sellers in Thailand was clear: 21.000 of the 27.000 Buddhist temples do not have a crematorium that generates sufficient heat. As a result, toxic substances such as dioxin enter the environment. An 'afterburner' costs the temples too much money. The cause is not only due to the more than 300.000 remains that are burned annually, but even more so due to all the matters that the relatives in the …