The respectful silence was only broken as the King’s loyal subjects occupying the area around Sanam Luang ceremonial grounds burst into tears as the beloved monarch finally departed for heaven. At 11 pm, mourners wept and prostrated themselves in the direction of the Royal Crematorium to show their final respects and say farewell for the last time. At the moment, the curtain of the Royal Crematorium opened and smoke was seen around the Royal Crematorium. Many mourners cried and prayed for the late King at the ceremonial grounds. Thongbai Sincharoen, 51, admitted that when she realised the body of the late King was being cremated it was a heartbreaking moment.

Source: The Nation Bangkok October 27, 2017 00:45 UTC