Announcements
Last Day of the Royal Cremation Ceremony
29 October 2017

According to the Committee on Public Relations for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the schedule for the Royal Cremation Ceremony on 29 October 2017 is as follows:

10.30 hr: The Royal Relics are transferred from Dusit Maha Prasad Throne Hall to be enshrined in the Heavenly Abode in Chakri Maha Prasad Throne Hall within the Grand Palace.

17.30 hr: The Royal Ashes are transferred from Phra Sri Rattana Chedi in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha to be enshrined at two temples – Wat Rajabopidh and Wat Bovoranives – by the sixth, and the last, Procession of Honor. 

People in Thailand and across the world can view the last day of the Royal Cremation Ceremony through extensive coverage on television and online, broadcast live in both Thai and English. They may also listen to a live radio broadcast, as well. A live broadcast will also be relayed on the website www.kingrama9.th. 

After the Royal Cremation Ceremony, an exhibition will be held for 29 days, from 2 to 30 November at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground, where people will be able to experience the Royal Crematorium and supplementary structures and learn more about arts and culture regarding this historic ceremony. After the exhibition, the Royal Crematorium and other components will be completely dismantled.


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