In Pictures: Thailand prepares to bid farewell to the 'People's King'

It has been nearly a year since Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej died. The country has been in official mourning for the monarch who died aged 88 on Oct 13, 2016. On Oct 26, he will be cremated. His funeral will take place over five days with hundreds of thousands of mourners expected to attend

Workers moving sculptures of deities, which will be used in the cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand.
Workers moving sculptures of deities, which will be used in the cremation ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand. PHOTO: REUTERS
A portrait of the late King is seen on the building of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.
A portrait of the late King is seen on the building of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. PHOTO: REUTERS
An artist works on a deity sculpture which will decorate the funeral pyre.
An artist works on a deity sculpture which will decorate the funeral pyre. PHOTO: REUTERS
Officers of the Thai army and royal officials take part in a funeral rehearsal near the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Officers of the Thai army and royal officials take part in a funeral rehearsal near the Grand Palace in Bangkok.PHOTO: REUTERS
Officers of the Thai Army and royal officials participating in a training exercise to pull a royal funeral chariot vehicle, which will be used in the procession for the royal funeral pyre of the King.
Officers of the Thai Army and royal officials participating in a training exercise to pull a royal funeral chariot vehicle, which will be used in the procession for the royal funeral pyre of the King. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A general view of the royal crematorium is reflected in a puddle of water after heavy rain near the Grand Palace.
A general view of the royal crematorium is reflected in a puddle of water after heavy rain near the Grand Palace.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
An artist painting a decorative item for the cremation ceremony of the King in a studio at the Fine Arts Department.
An artist painting a decorative item for the cremation ceremony of the King in a studio at the Fine Arts Department. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Thai soldiers perform a special Thai royal salute as they rehearse their role in a procession during the upcoming cremation of the late King.
Thai soldiers perform a special Thai royal salute as they rehearse their role in a procession during the upcoming cremation of the late King.PHOTO: AFP
Mourners lining up to pay their last respects to the King near the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
Mourners lining up to pay their last respects to the King near the Grand Palace in Bangkok.PHOTO: REUTERS
Traditional dancers standing next to the Great Victory royal chariot that will carry King Bhumibol's body in a giant ornate urn to the cremation site.
Traditional dancers standing next to the Great Victory royal chariot that will carry King Bhumibol's body in a giant ornate urn to the cremation site.PHOTO: REUTERS
Thais paying their respects during a rehearsal for the funeral ceremony.
Thais paying their respects during a rehearsal for the funeral ceremony.PHOTO: REUTERS
Army officers rehearsing their part in the funeral ceremony.
Army officers rehearsing their part in the funeral ceremony.PHOTOS: REUTERS
A Thai worker putting the finishing touches on the royal funeral preparations at the National Museum in Bangkok.
A Thai worker putting the finishing touches on the royal funeral preparations at the National Museum in Bangkok. PHOTO: EPA-EFE
A woman praying in the periphery of the Grand Palace on Oct 5, the last day that the Thai authorities allowed people to pay their respects to the late King in the throne hall where his body is lying in state.
A woman praying in the periphery of the Grand Palace on Oct 5, the last day that the Thai authorities allowed people to pay their respects to the late King in the throne hall where his body is lying in state. PHOTO: AFP
Mourners at the Grand Palace where King Bhumibol's body is being kept.
Mourners at the Grand Palace where King Bhumibol's body is being kept. PHOTO: REUTERS
A crowd flowing past a volunteer at one of the entrances to the periphery of the Grand Palace on Oct 5.
A crowd flowing past a volunteer at one of the entrances to the periphery of the Grand Palace on Oct 5.PHOTO: AFP
Thai workers install a sculpture of the legendary creature Garuda, found in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, to adorn the elaborate complex of the royal crematorium.
Thai workers install a sculpture of the legendary creature Garuda, found in both Hindu and Buddhist mythology, to adorn the elaborate complex of the royal crematorium.PHOTO: EPA-EFE
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Oct 11, 2017, 11:15 am SGT
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