Nationwide tributes to the late King
Thais across the nation took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.
Thais across the nation took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.
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Thais nationwide honour late King
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Thais across the nation took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.
The events, organised by government agencies and public entities, ranged from alms-giving and handing out food and supplies to the poor, to making pledges to do good deeds. Candle-light ceremonies were held in the evening.
An estimated 50,000 subjects converged Monday on the Bhumibol 1 Bridge to make merit to 999 Buddhist monks and observe 89 seconds of silence in honour of the 89th birth anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej WICHAN CHAROENKIATPAKUL.
About 50,000 people packed Bhumibol Bridge 1 and Bhumibol Bridge 2 in Samut Prakan province early in the morning. They were participating in an event organised by the government, which included giving alms to 999 Buddhist monks and singing a song of remembrance.
The event was joined by Deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn, Tourism and Sports Minister Kobkarn Wattanavrangkul and foreign envoys.
The participants stood in silence for 89 seconds before singing The Impossible Dream, composed by King Bhumibol, and the royal anthem. They also wrote their vows of good deeds on postcards.
Meanwhile, at Lan Khon Muang in front of City Hall, Bangkok governor Aswin Kwanmuang led city officials and the public in alms-giving in the morning.
The music ceremony at Lan Khon Muang in front of City Hall in Bangkok. Bangkok Post photo.
In the evening, the plaza played host to a musical performance in remembrance of the late King which was followed by a candle-light ceremony.
Similar religious ceremonies took place nationwide to honour the late monarch's commitment to the Thai people. In many areas, individuals announced their intention to follow the teachings of His Majesty the late King.
In the northeastern province of Buri Ram, doctors, nurses and healthcare workers from the province, Sakon Nakhon, Nakhon Ratchasima and Khon Kaen provided medical check-ups to the public free of charge.
A religious ceremony honouring the late King waas held in Nakhon Ratchasima, one of many provinces holding such ceremonies. PRASIT TANGPRASERT
In Nonthaburi's Bang Yai district, more than 130 motorcycle-taxi drivers offered people free rides.
Food vendors in various provinces turned their businesses into charity food halls for the needy, with all the good deeds in tribute to the late King.
In Bangkok, the Royal Household Bureau reported Monday a total of more than 1.23 million people had come to pay respects to the late King in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall over the past 35 days.
The number of mourners on Sunday stood at 56,367 and the bureau extended the opening hours to 12.45am Monday. Between 6pm and 9pm, as many as 26,000 were still waiting.
According to the bureau, as of Sunday the public had donated 94.9 million baht in contributions to merit-making activities for the late King.
At night there were candlelight ceremonies in honour of the late King. THANARAK KHUNTON
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun presided Monday over a merit-making ceremony at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in tribute to the late monarch.
His Majesty also asked his staff to provide food, snacks and refreshments to mourners at Sanam Luang.
On the menu were porridge with salmon, dim-sum, fried chicken, ice cream and sandwiches.
Gen Tanasak, who chairs a government committee responsible for building the royal crematorium and surrounding structures, said a ceremony to pinpoint the centre of the crematorium will be held on Dec 26.
He said authorities will erect a fence to mark the construction area early next month.
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