BANGKOK: Inch by gilded inch, the chariot to take Thailand's late king on his last journey is being restored by workers in Bangkok in a labour that will last months.Built of wood and decorated with gold and mirrors, the 13.7 tonne chariot is 18m long, 11.2m high and 4.8m wide.Pulled by 216 men, it will carry the ornate urn containing King Bhumibol Adulyadej's body to the site of the cremation at the Sanam Luang ground outside the Royal Palace.

Source: The Star February 07, 2017 07:18 UTC