From Thailand blog reader Jos Muijtjens, trumpeter and manager of the Big to the Future Band from Amsterdam/Maastricht, we received a video of his performance at the elephant ceremony in honor of the late King Bhumibol.
The commemoration of the late King Bhumibol last Sunday on Dam Square in Amsterdam was well attended. From Thailand blog reader Sander, we receive a number of photos and a link to a video recording.
Commemoration of the deceased King Bhumibol November 6, 2016 on Dam Square in Amsterdam
On Sunday, November 6, 2016, a memorial service will be held on Dam Square in Amsterdam in memory of the late King Bhumibol. You are requested to wear black clothing. Time 11.30am-12.30pm.
Thais queue up for last honors to King Bhumibol
Since yesterday, grieving Thais have been allowed to enter the Grand Palace in Bangkok for the first time since the death of King Bhumibol to walk past the coffin containing the monarch's embalmed body. Some people spent the night in a nearby park to make sure they wouldn't be late on Saturday because only 10.000 people are allowed in a day.
Thai singing song for deceased king
Between 100.000 and 250.000 mourners have gathered in the square in front of the Grand Palace royal palace in Bangkok. They sang the Thai royal song for King Bhumibol, who passed away last week.
36 years of unpaid work to thank the king
Grandma Lon Meemetta has been sweeping the floor of a pavilion in Phitsanulok that was built in 36 for the late King Bhumibol for 1980 years.
King Bhumibol transferred to Grand Palace
Tens of thousands of Thais wait patiently for many hours in the heat to witness the transfer of King Bhumibol's body from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Prayut: 'The crown prince will be asked to succeed his father'
Thailand will mourn the loss of King Bhumibol for a year. For a month, all TV channels will broadcast black and white images of the king. Crown Prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn, will be asked to succeed his late father, which was enshrined in law in 1972.
Dutch embassy congratulates Thai king (photos)
On the occasion of the 70th anniversary of the longest reigning monarch in the world, the Dutch embassy posted the following message on Facebook.
Festivities for the Thai King Bhumibol
Tomorrow, December 5, is the Thai King Bhumibol's birthday. The father of the fatherland will then be 88 years old. In addition, it is also Father's Day and all dads are put in the spotlight.
Disappointment and concern but also revelry
Disappointment? Yes. Concern? Also yes. But yesterday's celebration was no less. On the advice of his doctors, the birthday monarch Bhumibol did not leave the hospital for an audience at the Grand Palace, but the planned festivities continued as planned.
Happy Birthday, King Bhumibol!
King Bhumibol's birthday starts today with disappointment as his doctors have advised him not to leave the hospital. Bad luck for the Thais who had already come to Siriraj hospital yesterday to catch a glimpse of him when he went to the Grand Palace for an audience today.
News from Thailand – September 16, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Marine waves off chief with naval review and gun salute
• Royal couple back to Hua Hin
• Woman jumps into crocodile pond; suicide, police say
Prayuth: Keep the king out of it
The coup of May 22 was a decision of army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha. He took it alone; the monarchy was not involved. Prayuth emphasized this yesterday at a forum, where the national reform campaign was launched.
News from Thailand – August 7, 2014
Today in News from Thailand:
• Night train passenger robbery: Six railway employees suspended
• Interim cabinet decides on lifting martial law
• Happy Birthday to panda Xuan Xuan (14) in Chiang Mai
The king approved the provisional constitution drawn up by the junta yesterday. The junta retains special powers, even after an interim cabinet has taken office, and is granted amnesty in advance.
"Thai King will recognize General Prayuth on Monday"
King Bhumibol is expected tomorrow to recognize the junta that staged a coup last week as the new power in Thailand.