Thailand observes five-day funeral for long-time king

The royal officials pull the royal chariot which will be used to carry the body and the royal urn of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The royal officials pull the royal chariot which will be used to carry the body and the royal urn of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Source: AAP

A lavish, five-day funeral for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has enveloped Thailand, marking a year since his death.


Mourners have travelled from as far away as Australia to take part in the observances.

And senior members of the royal family have attended Buddhist religious ceremonies as one of the focal points of the mourning.


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