Bangkok: People gradually walked in line to pour water over the royal corpse of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, in front of a portrait. Following the Bureau of the Royal Household's announcement that the public would have the opportunity to participate in the bathing ceremony for Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, before a portrait enshrined at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace, throughout the morning, people began lined up through the Mani Noppharat Gate into the Grand Palace.
According to Thai News Agency, the Bureau of the Royal Household has arranged a venue in the eastern hall, with the portrait placed on an altar decorated with blue flowers, with a royal robe leading to a bowl containing the bathing water for the royal corpse. Meanwhile, in the western hall, members of the royal family, senior officials, and representatives of various agencies can sign their condolences. A tent beside the Sala Luk Khun Nai was set up for the public to sign their condolences. Bureau of the Royal Household officials and volunteers provided assistance, organized the line, and provided guidance on how to bathe the royal corpse. This is an opportunity for all to express their condolences and express their gratitude for Her Majesty's graciousness and compassion, which will forever be etched in the hearts of the Thai people.
His Majesty the King has issued a Royal Command to the Bureau of the Royal Household to administer the royal urn with the highest royal honors in accordance with royal tradition. The urn will be enshrined at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace. His Majesty has also graciously granted permission for members of the Royal Family and courtiers to mourn for 100 days, starting from the date of death.