Work to begin Feb 23A mounted parade training is underway in preparation for the procession in the royal cremation ceremony of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother. The training was held at the 2nd Cavalry Division grounds (Sanam Pao) in Bangkok. Royal Thai ArmyFeb 23 has been set as the official start date for construction of the royal crematorium for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother, the government said. The date was agreed after the government convened a meeting on Tuesday to advance preparations for the royal cremation ceremony. The traditional ceremony to mark the placement of the foundation marker is scheduled for Feb 23.

Source: Bangkok Post February 17, 2026 23:36 UTC