Sweden will hold a special ceremony to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 26 October 2017, which is the Royal Cremation Day.

The Cabinet on 10 October 2017 extended the mourning period for government officials and state enterprise employees for another 17 days, from Friday, 13 October 2017, to Sunday, 29 October 2017, which is the end of the Royal Cremation Ceremony.

Minister to the Prime Minister’s Office Omsin Chivapruck, in his capacity as Chairman of the Committee on Public Relations for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, officially opened the Main Press Center on 16 October 2017.

The Government has been granted royal permission to produce and sell commemorative pins for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

October 2017 will be the time for the Royal Cremation Ceremony, when the people come together to pay their final tributes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, wishing his soul a swift and safe journey to heaven.

The Ministry of Tourism and Sports has established a center at its Office of the Permanent Secretary on Ratchadamnoen Nok Road to provide tourists with travel advisories on the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and related information during the Royal Cremation Ceremony.