My condolences to the people of Thailand at the passing of their beloved king. Thank you to our Royal Forums posters who have taken the time to share information regarding Thai/Buddhist funeral and mourning customs.
Today we see Her Majesty Queen Sirikit for the first time in almost a year. She is still concious but does not look well. This proves that speculation from many people over the year was wrong.
Today we see Her Majesty Queen Sirikit for the first time in almost a year. She is still councious but does not looks well. This proves that speculation from many people over the year was wrong.
I was deeply saddened to learn about the demise of your (informal you) beloved king, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
The bonds between our families have always been close and Prince Henrik is united with me in expressing to you (informal), the Thai royal family our deepest condolences.
Thai Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, the late king's son, and Princess Sirindhorn arrive at Grand Palace before presiding over a Buddhist funeral rite at a hall inside the Grand Palace http://i.dailymail.co.uk/i/pix/2016/...6475020508.jpg
Oh, this is sad news. May he RIP. It seems like he was widely well-respected in Thailand.
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Appleich, thank you so much for sharing your personal photographs with us as you went among the thousands of mourners.
To me, watching the videos and seeing the personal photographs, it almost makes me feel as if I am a part of a global remembrance of a special human being.
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Coverage of yesterday's royal buddhist ritual ceremony for His Majesty the late King Bhumibol at the Grand Palace :
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From second part video around 38:33, the narrator informed that the government and National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO) order government officials to prepare for the arrival of His Majesty King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck of Bhutan. His Majesty the King of Bhutan will arrive in Thailand at 19.00 hr. (GMT+7) on 15 October.
It's been a busy week of Medical Appts for me, & the place I stayed at, the WiFi was down. I've been catching up since getting home Thursday & only learned of His Majesty's passing a few hours ago.
My deepest condolences to the Thai Royal Family, the People of Thailand, but especially our Thai Members here at TRF, as you are our direct link to all things Royal in Thai Society & keep us so well informed about the Thai Royals. We will all be deeply indebted to you over the coming weeks, as you explain the various Ceremonies & Buddhist Rites that will be taking place, & I think I'm safe in speaking for all of us in thanking you in advance for all you are and will be sharing w/us.
May His Majesty Rest in Peace.
May the Transition be a smooth and peaceful one.
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Their Majesties the King and Queen of Bhutan with His Royal Highness Prince Jigme Namgyel Wangchuck have arrived in Thailand to join the royal merit ritual ceremony at the Grand Palace :
Today huge crowds lined up at the Grand Palace to sign a condolence book and pay respect to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol (in front of a portrait) :
Bangkok Metropolitan Authority (BMA) allows mourners to stay overnight at the Royal Ground. BMA will provides tents (in case of raining) for the mourners and installs more street lamps around the venue :
The Palace also says that they would allow the public to pay respect in front of His Majesty's urn once the 15-day royal merit ritual is completed (From 13.00 hr. on 28 October henceforth).
Interestingly, Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam told the reporters in this video that the goverment will carries on the royal merit ritual ceremony and mourns with to people for at least a year, hinting that it's the Crown Prince's wish. Then the government will carries out the royal cremation ceremony and follows by the coronation of King Rama X. He pointed out that traditionally there was no strict timeframe for the royal funeral and cremation ceremony. It differs over time and over each royals ranging from 5 months to 1 year.
Will the CP in that year of mourning act as Regent? When the Queen of Denmark or the King of Norway leave the country the respective CPs act as Regents even if the monarchs are just 1 or 2 days absent, or if they are unable to perform as Regents others will be named to do the job. But it is unthinkable in european monarchies that no one is in charge! Aren´t the Thai people afraid that the country without any "captain on deck" is in danger to become instable or the monarchy will be weakened?
, she looks a lot different it's like she aged 10 years in the last year 
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