An artisan applies the finishing touches to a mythical horse, which will be among the statues placed at the royal crematorium for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang. Apichart JinakulA prime royal urn to encase the ashes of King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be redesigned to show the highest respect to the late King, according to Deputy Prime Minister Tanasak Patimapragorn. Gen Tanasak, who chairs the meetings of the committee supervising the construction of the royal crematorium and chariot for the late King, said yesterday the meeting agreed on the redesign of the principal urn. The base of the urn will bear a striking image of a Garuda wrestling with the Naga, which symbolises the highest respect for the late King. The principal urn is one of six that will house the late King's ashes.

Source: Bangkok Post March 25, 2017 00:00 UTC