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MONDAY, OCTOBER 09, 2017
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Nostra Map navigation mobile application has released special map layers featuring 114 assembly points in Bangkok and suburb areas to present wood flowers for the royal funeral of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej allowing Thais to search for the locations nearest to then and navigate the most convenient route to get there.

To use the map, just open the app, touch the layer icon and choose 114 assembly points of “present funeral wood flowers”. The application will display all the locations. It also shows the “Nine exhibitions of King Rama IX” detailing the exhibitions currently being held in remembrance of the late monarch. 
Three of the nine exhibitions mentioned in the map are a series of exhibitions under the umbrella of “In Remembrance of HM King Bhumibol: The Supreme Artist” programme at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The centre’s seventh floor is home to “Earth Water Forest Air: The Royal Inspiration”, an exhibition of 90 artworks by 45 artists who were inspired by the late King’s 4,000-plus Royal projects. Running through November 12, the paintings, sculptures, mixed media, photographs and installations on show focus on the sustainability practices and environmental projects he initiated to bring a better life of his people. 
Up on the eighth floor is another exhibition “Remembrance of the Great King” featuring more than 160 artworks created during his reign and after his passing by about 100 artists, plus some 1,000 rare photographs – all bearing portraits of His Majesty. It continues until November 26. The last in the series is “Through the Lens of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej” featuring 200 photographs taken by the beloved monarch through much of his 70-year reign, and many have never before been publicly displayed. It runs until January 7. 
At Siriraj Museum, an exhibition “Sirakarn Prabubalnawamin” traces the late monarch’s journey to help his people in the rural areas and runs until October 31. 
The app is available for free download at both App Store and Google Play.