Bangkok, Oct 29 (AP) The year-long mourning period andelaborate five-day funeral rites for Thailand's king of sevendecades officially end today when his relics and ashes areenshrined in the royal palace and two temples.
During the ceremony at Bangkok's Grand Palace, broadcastnationwide and led by new King Maha Vajiralongkorn, KingBhumibol Adulyadej's relics are being escorted to Chakri MahaPrasad Throne Hall, where he used to host dinners, receptionsand receive the credentials of foreign ambassadors.
There, the golden urn of Rama IX -- as the king of theChakri dynasty in known -- will be interned in the HeavenlyAbode, joining the relics of kings Rama IV, V, VI, VII andVIII.
Later today, the king's ashes will be taken from theTemple of the Emerald Buddha to two temples. (AP)KIS.
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