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.

 

The Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is scheduled for 25-29 October. Thursday, 26 October, is the Royal Cremation Day, which is set as a public holiday.

 

On the Royal Cremation Day, people will offer sandalwood flowers to pay their final tributes to His Majesty the late King at various designated areas for two periods: one from 09.00 to 16.30 hr, and the other between 18.30 and 22.00 hr.

 

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will perform a symbolic royal cremation at the Royal Crematorium at 17.30 hr. The actual royal cremation will be held at 22.00 hr.

 

The Labor Minister said that the Royal Cremation Ceremony is an important opportunity for Thai people to recall His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s gracious benevolence and show their loyalty and gratitude to him.

 

Workplaces may obtain more information from various labor protection and welfare offices, or they may call the hotline 1546.