Royal Turf Club Provides Free Accommodation and Parking Space for Mourners.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
With a huge number of people expected to converge on the heart of Bangkok to mourn the King’s passing, the Royal Turf Club of Thailand Under Royal Patronage is offering lodging for up to 15,000 people and up to 800 parking spaces over the holiday weekend.
Up to 100,000 Passengers Arrive Hua Lamphong Per Day to Join Mourning Ceremony
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
The number of travellers passing through the Hua Lamphong train station rose to 100,000 a day as people flocked to Bangkok to pay their respects to HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Chiang Mai Community Prepares Clay Lamps to Honour the Late King
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
Members of the “Rak Muang Chiang Mai” community network and allies in Chiang Mai’s Muang district on Saturday produced 6,000 four-inch clay lamps to be lit on the evening of November 12 in dedication to the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Mourners Gather in Sanam Luang to Sing in Honour of the Late King Bhumibol
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
Massive crowd of black-clad mourners from all over the country flooded Sanam Luang and nearby side streets as far as the eye could see to sing the royal anthem in a historic assembly in memory of the beloved King Bhumibol Adujyadej who passed away on October 13.
Tight security near Grand Palace during holiday period
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
Prime Minister's Office Minister Suwapan Tanyuwattana on Saturday said that 1,500 police officers would be deployed to provide security in the Sanam Luang and Grand Palace area during the three-day-long holiday period (October 22-24).
PM praises thousands who joined singing of Royal Anthem.
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 22, 2016
Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has thanked and expressed admiration for the thousands who took part in the mass Royal Anthem-singing event at Sanam Luang, especially those who had travelled from afar and arrived very early in the morning.