Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej set for five-day funeral a year after his death

Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej set for five-day funeral a year after his death

By Lena Reece
25/10/2017
Thai people wearing raincoats and holding umbrellas queue up to take part in the Royal Cremation ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand. [Picture: AP]

Thousands of Thai citizens are camped outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok to attend the upcoming funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last year at the age of 88.

The mourners came dressed in black and were equipped with umbrellas and mats for the monarch's funeral, scheduled to start today.

The king is to be cremated in a Buddhist ceremony tomorrow at the Sanam Luang square.

Some of the people arrived on Monday night and plan to remain until Sunday, when the five‑day funeral program is to conclude with the transfer of the sovereign's ashes.

About 250,000 to 300,000 people are expected to attend the funeral rites around the square, close to the Grand Palace, amid tight security.

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