his majesty king bhumibol adulyadej of thailand died at the age of 88, on 13 october 2016, after a long illness. a year-long period of mourning was subsequently announced. a royal cremation ceremony will take place over five days at the end of october 2017. the actual cremation will be held on 26 october 2017.
The Grand Palace, following cremation his remains and ashes will be taken to the grand palace and will be enshrined at the chakri maha phasat throne hall the royal cemetery at wat ratchabophit and the wat bowonniwet vihara royal temple.
his majesty king bhumibol adulyadej of thailand died at the age of 88, on 13 october 2016, after a long illness. a year-long period of mourning was subsequently announced. a royal cremation ceremony will take place over five days at the end of october 2017. the actual cremation will be held on 26 october 2017.
The Grand Palace, following cremation his remains and ashes will be taken to the grand palace and will be enshrined at the chakri maha phasat throne hall the royal cemetery at wat ratchabophit and the wat bowonniwet vihara royal temple.