Thousands attend Thai King's cremation marking end to a year of mourning
- 7 years ago
Thousands in Thailand bid farewell to its late king, Bhumipol Adulyadej, at a grand cremation ceremony held on Thursday in the capital, Bangkok.
Marked by a series of military salutes, the cremation itself took place late into the night on a funeral pyre at the heart of a ceremonial complex.
As dawn broke, the king's ashes were collected to be transported back to the palace for blessing, before being enshrined at two royal temples.
Marked by a series of military salutes, the cremation itself took place late into the night on a funeral pyre at the heart of a ceremonial complex.
As dawn broke, the king's ashes were collected to be transported back to the palace for blessing, before being enshrined at two royal temples.