Coronation Ceremonies Update-May 6-Bangkok, Thailand-Flashback Episode-August 2017-$90 Million Dollar Royal Funeral Preparations-Bangkok, Thailand

I was very fortunate on my August 2017 visit to Bangkok, Thailand to see history in the making as thousands of mourners attended the Grand Palace to pay respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Preparations were also underway to construct a huge funeral pyre, 50 meters in height where the late king's remains would be cremated in October that year. Total cost of the funeral was $90 million USD. King Vajiralongkorn, the son of the late king will be coronated in May. Several roads will be closed in Bangkok from May2-6 for coronation ceremonies. There will be several parking spaces, (lots), 27 in all around the city where people wishing to attend the ceremony will be able to board shuttle buses that will take them to six different spots near the Royal event. 

The Grand Palace is the most number one attraction in Bangkok, the number one visited city in the world. This will mark another milestone being the first coronation of a King in Thailand since 1950.

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