Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand, died at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on 13 October 2016, at the age of 88. Bhumibol had suffered from ill health for several years and was the world's longest-reig
Royal crematorium of Bhumibol Adulyadej
Bhumibol's crematorium under construction, as seen on 27 April 2017
Royal urn of Bhumibol Adulyadej, being transported upon the Golden Palanquin with Three Poles (Phra Yannamas Sam Lam Khan), in the first procession of the king's royal cremation ceremony on 26 October 2017
Thai people wait to pay homage to the King's body which lay in state at Phra Thinang Dusit Maha Prasat.
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The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok, Thailand. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam since 1782. The king, his court, and his royal government
Death and funeral of Bhumibol Adulyadej
…which was not broadcast on television, was held in the late evening of 26 October 2017. Following cremation his remains and ashes were taken to the Grand Palace and were enshrined at the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall (royal remains), the Royal Cemetery at Wat Ratchabophit and Wat Bowonniwet Vihara (royal ashes…
Seen from across the Chao Phraya River in 2017
The Grand Palace from across the Chao Phraya River, c. 1880
An information sign regarding the strict dress code for entry to the Grand Palace.
Model of Grand Palace at Nitasrattanakosin Exhibition Hall