The Royal Relics and Royal Ashes of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej were collected on 27 October 2017, when the Royal Relics were transferred to Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall and the Royal Ashes to Phra Sri Rattana Chedi in the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.

The firing of minute gun salutes during the transferring of the Royal Urn for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the Royal Cremation Day, 26 October, is meant to accord honor to His Majesty the late King.

Many royal families and distinguished representatives from 42 countries are on a visit to Thailand to attend the Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Labor Minister General Sirichai Distakul has sought cooperation from employers to close their workplaces on the Royal Cremation Day to allow workers to pay their final tributes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn presided over the full-dress rehearsal of the Royal Cremation procession for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground on 21 October 2017. The three-hour-long rehearsal covered three processions of honor for the transfer of the Royal Urn from Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall to the Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang.

The full-dress rehearsal for the procession of honor for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be held on Saturday, 21 October 2017.