Pavillions are seen at the Royal Cremation site at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Oct 3 this year. (Photo by Apichit Jinakul)The government has prohibited reporters’ live coverage of the royal cremation of King Rama IX on social media. However, people are allowed to cover the ceremony live and take pictures but he warned mobile phone signals would be disconnected at some locations. Lt Gen Sansern said the mass media were also banned from sharing others' live coverage of the ceremony on their pages. In the vicinity of the royal cremation venue of Sanam Luang, reporters could stay at the auditorium of Thammasat University and a special stand only.

Source: Bangkok Post October 09, 2017 11:37 UTC