• Latest
  • Trending
Here’s Why Thailand Is Spending $90 Million For a Funeral

Here’s Why Thailand Is Spending $90 Million For a Funeral

October 26, 2017
First shipment of Moderna vaccine for USFK to arrive Friday: sources

First shipment of Moderna vaccine for USFK to arrive Friday: sources

December 24, 2020
Why North Korea’s Mount Kumgang resort will be ‘envied by the world’

Why North Korea’s Mount Kumgang resort will be ‘envied by the world’

December 23, 2020
China & the West: the New Knowledge War

China & the West: the New Knowledge War

December 23, 2020
Zulkifli: COVID-19 vaccine is permissible

Zulkifli: COVID-19 vaccine is permissible

December 23, 2020
Bangkok schools closed for 12 days to contain outbreak

Bangkok schools closed for 12 days to contain outbreak

December 23, 2020
Hubble telescope gives closer look at rare asteroid worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000

Hubble telescope gives closer look at rare asteroid worth $10,000,000,000,000,000,000

October 30, 2020
Swedish Defense Bill Extends Gripen, Adds New AEW Aircraft

Swedish Defense Bill Extends Gripen, Adds New AEW Aircraft

October 19, 2020
Bulgaria protests enter 100th consecutive day as demonstrators denounce widespread corruption

Bulgaria protests enter 100th consecutive day as demonstrators denounce widespread corruption

October 18, 2020
UK’ Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Will Infuse £25 Billion, 20,000 Jobs Into The British Economy

UK’ Sixth-Gen Fighter Jet Will Infuse £25 Billion, 20,000 Jobs Into The British Economy

October 18, 2020
Japan may skip meeting with S. Korea and China

Japan may skip meeting with S. Korea and China

October 14, 2020
China’s human rights record slammed after UNHRC reelection

China’s human rights record slammed after UNHRC reelection

October 14, 2020
loyalists and reformists clash over Thailand’s monarchy and the ‘playboy’ Rama X

loyalists and reformists clash over Thailand’s monarchy and the ‘playboy’ Rama X

October 14, 2020
Sunday, January 24, 2021
Sajja News
No Result
View All Result
  • Asia News
    • China
    • North Korea
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Cyber Security
    • Military
    • Terrorism
      • Islamic State
    • Politics
      • Democracy
      • Free Speech
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Free Market
  • Science
    • Technology
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Privacy
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Women & Children
  • Sports
    • Auto Racing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Olympics
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Water Sports
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
  • Asia News
    • China
    • North Korea
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Cyber Security
    • Military
    • Terrorism
      • Islamic State
    • Politics
      • Democracy
      • Free Speech
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Free Market
  • Science
    • Technology
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Privacy
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Women & Children
  • Sports
    • Auto Racing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Olympics
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Water Sports
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species
No Result
View All Result
Sajja News
No Result
View All Result

Here’s Why Thailand Is Spending $90 Million For a Funeral

October 26, 2017
in Asia News, Culture, Thailand, Travel
0
Home Asia News
Post Views: 289

 

For anyone who has visited or lived in Thailand over the past few decades, they fully understand the importance of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As the country’s ruling monarch for 70 years, he was credited for ushering in a wave of peace and relative prosperity to the people of Thailand. Which is why, after he passed away last year at the age of 88, the Southeast Asian country spent 12 months in mourning. Today, that mourning will come to rest in the most spectacular of ways: by setting fire to a structure within a $90 million complex which holds the remains of the late king.

On Wednesday (EST) in Bangkok, the former ruling monarch will be cremated before millions of onlookers. In order to provide their much-beloved king a proper farewell, the country spent an entire year preparing for this moment. That included the creation of a vast cremation complex near the Grand Palace, where the late king ruled. The cremation will begin when King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the late monarch’s son, will set flame to a part of the structure. Designed by architect Theerachat Weerayuttanon and art technician Korkiat Thongphut, the nine-spired structure consists of golden pavilions adorned by thousands of elaborate sculptures, textiles, artworks, and flowers. Much of the pieces that have been installed around the complex have to do with the king’s successes during his reign, such as agricultural advancements. In an interview with the local publication, BK Magazine, the duo explained how they began creating the design a few hours after they heard of the king’s passing. “We were crying while making the designs,” Thongphut explained. “We wanted to believe he hadn’t passed away but had to face the truth and do our duty.”

Thailand Celebrates King's 60th Anniversary

In 2006, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit wave to the thousands of people waiting outside the Royal Plaza to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the Thai Kings accession to the throne.

Photo: Getty Images

While the cremation will begin today, the ceremony will last through the week, as members of the royal family and dignitaries from more than 40 countries will attend the event. When the celebration comes to an end, the king’s ashes will be collected and transported back to the palace where they will remain.

Source :
architecturaldigest
Tags: $90 Million FuneralFuneralHis Majesty the Late King Bhumibol AdulyadejKing Maha Vajiralongkorn
ShareTweetShare
Next Post
Royal Cremation In Thailand To End Year Of Mourning For Beloved King

Royal Cremation In Thailand To End Year Of Mourning For Beloved King

Translate

Popular Post

First shipment of Moderna vaccine for USFK to arrive Friday: sources
Asia News

First shipment of Moderna vaccine for USFK to arrive Friday: sources

December 24, 2020
0

  U.S. Forces Korea (USKF) is expected to receive the first shipment of Moderna's coronavirus vaccine Friday, sources said. The...

Read more
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations

Sobeys $2B loss a sign of hotly competitive market, says analyst

October 5, 2017
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations

Blurred Lines — China’s competition with US resembles low-level warfare: Gertz

October 5, 2017
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations

German businesses face rising threat of industrial espionage

October 5, 2017
Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations

Top palm oil producer sues green group over deforestation allegations

October 5, 2017
  • About Us
  • Creative Commons
  • Disclaimer
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms & Conditions
  • Contact Us

Topics

Follow Us

About Us

Sajja News is part of Sajja News Media Group LLC, which delivers daily news around the globe.

© 2011 Sajja News

No Result
View All Result
  • Asia News
    • China
    • North Korea
  • World News
    • Africa
    • Canada
    • Europe
    • Latin America
    • Middle East
    • Russian Federation
    • United Kingdom
    • United States
  • National Security
    • Cyber Security
    • Military
    • Terrorism
      • Islamic State
    • Politics
      • Democracy
      • Free Speech
  • Business
    • Economy
    • Free Market
  • Science
    • Technology
  • Culture
    • Art
    • Books & Literature
    • Education
    • Family
    • Food & Drink
    • Health
    • History
    • Movies & TV
    • Music
    • Privacy
    • Religion
    • Travel
    • Women & Children
  • Sports
    • Auto Racing
    • Cycling
    • Golf
    • Olympics
    • Football
    • Tennis
    • Water Sports
  • Environment
    • Agriculture
    • Climate Change
    • Forests
    • Water & Oceans
    • Wildlife & Endangered Species

© 2011 Sajja News