(Post Today photo)His Majesty the King is allowing the public to pay their last respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at a large portrait of the revered former monarch in front of the Grand Palace. The public can place fresh flowers or lay garlands before the portrait at the Wiset Chaisri Gate around the clock, according to a joint coordinating committee on the royal cremation ceremony. They will be permitted to visit the site on most days but not Oct 15, 21 and 22 due to rehearsals for the royal cremation processions, its statement read. Army chief Chalermchai Sitthisad urged the public to attend the royal cremation ceremonies in their own provinces due to fears of overcrowding in Bangkok. About 5 million volunteers are being brought in to help out during the royal ceremonies, police said.

Source: Bangkok Post October 11, 2017 21:45 UTC