Will his funeral be attended by foreign royals? European? Asian? African?
Interesting that he signed Carl Gustaf R .
Telegram of condolences to Prime Minister of the Kingdom of Thailand Prayut Chan-o-cha on death of the King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej | Official site of the President of the Republic of KazakhstanVladimir Putin sent his condolences to Queen Sirikit of Thailand following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
Mr Putin said that King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s name is associated with an important period in Thailand’s recent history that saw great economic development and a stronger position on the international stage.
The message notes that the Head of State with deep sorrow has learned about the death of the King of Thailand.
"In memory of the people of Kazakhstan Bhumibol Adulyadej will forever remain a visionary leader and a man of outstanding personality that has made a particular contribution to the establishment and development of friendly relations between our countries", the condolence telegram states.
Interesting that he signed Carl Gustaf R .
sad news may he rest in peace.
what about the funeral:the date the attendance.....
sad news may he rest in peace.
what about the funeral:the date the attendance.....
There is still no information about the funeral ceremonies of the King of Thailand?
Will his funeral be attended by foreign royals? European? Asian? African?
Maybe a "Succession to the Thai Throne" should be opened, so this thread could be solely about His late Majesty's death, while we can discuss the succession in another thread?
There is no doubt here in Thailand that the Crown Prince will become Rama X -- he has simply requested time to mourn his father's passing properly before being appointed and taking on his role as the new monarch. (In the Palace, behind the scenes, the Crown Prince's staff have already assumed their new roles and responsibilities.)
Meanwhile, a year of mourning has been proclaimed, during which time we are all expected to wear black. And it will take that long (possibly even longer) to prepare for the royal funeral and cremation, which no doubt will be a very extravagant, days-long affair attended by many royals and heads of state. (Several years back I attended the funeral/cremation of Princess Galyani, elder sister of King Bhumibol, a year after her passing, and it was an extraordinary experience executed with pomp and age-old Buddhist rites.)
Anything and everything else is mere speculation that do Thai people no good in this time when they are dealing with such an immense loss.
Cremation after several months?
And where the body will be held until the cremation? In a hospital freezer?
thanks for the insider knowledge! how very interesting. what will happen to the body until the funeral takes place? i assume it will be cremated?