The King of Kings

THAILAND Prepares for the Cremation of Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was the longest serving monarch of Thailand, who selflessly served his people for 70 years.

His passing in 2016, has united the country in grief. For many people living in #Thailand, he was the only King we had ever known. Fondly called ‘Father’ he was the spiritual and physical head of a family of 71 million people. Many thought of him as a living god.

The Kingdom will begin the five-day royal cremation ceremony next month. The country’s military government has budgeted THB 3 billion (US $91 million) for the funeral. Huge crowds are expected near a vast crematorium being constructed at Sanam Luang, a park in the heart of Bangkok close to the Grand Palace. 

The cremation itself is scheduled for the 26th October, 2017 when according to Buddhist beliefs the deceased monarch will ascend to heaven.

Go Holiday news : www.govillasandcottages.co.uk
All your holiday needs: IN PRINT - ON-LINE - DiGiMAG - SMARTPHONE -TABLET - BLOG - TWITTER - G+ - FACEBOOK

Picture Credit: By Uthen Smantai - Own work, commons.wikimedia.org