On the night of Oct 25, preceding the royal cremation day, people secured almost every inch of space around Sanam Luang. They knew that in the hours ahead the royal processions would pass by where they were sitting and move towards the royal crematorium in Sanam Luang. By 10.40pm, the security screening stations were closed owing to the fact that no more people could squeeze past the checkpoints. Mourners watched as participants of the royal processions arrived on the scene between 1am and 3am. Their presence was a heartbreaking reminder that one of the saddest days in history was upon us.

Source: Bangkok Post December 30, 2017 21:56 UTC