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Thailand begins royal cremation for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

2017-10-27 08:48:02       source:BBC

October 26, 2017


The funeral cremation ceremony for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has taken place in Bangkok, with hundreds of thousands of people lining the streets to pay their last respects.


A symbolic funeral urn was taken by chariot to the cremation site, in a procession marked by drums, flute music and an artillery salute.


Many buildings are draped in yellow marigolds, while crowds of mourners are dressed in black as a mark of respect.


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