Announcements
Construction of the Royal Crematorium and Sculptures, and Procedures and Rules for Officials and Volunteers Working during the Ceremonies
19 October 2017

On behalf of the Joint Administration Center for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, representatives from the Fine Arts Department, the Ministry of Interior, and the Government Public Relations Department organized a press briefing on the construction of the Royal Crematorium and its sculptures on 19 October 2017 at the Main Press Center (MPC).

 

Mr. Korkiat Thongphut and Mr. Somchai Suphalukamphaiphong from the Fine Arts Department revealed that craftsmen from the Office of Traditional Arts, along with numerous volunteers, created several sculptures to adorn the Royal Crematorium, such as the figures of Thao Chatulokkaban (the four guardians of the world); sculptures of mythical animals, namely elephants, horses, cows, and lions (these mythical creatures exist in the Himmaphan or Himavanta Forest surrounding the base of Mount Sumeru); the figures of Phra Phinek and Phra Phinai; the figures of Kodchasiha (a lion-headed elephant) and Rajasiha (the great lion); and sculptures of Khun Thong Daeng and Khun Jo Cho, pet dogs of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

 

Mr. Wibun Ratanapornwong, from the Ministry of Interior, gave an overview about the construction of the replicas of the Royal Crematorium that will be located nationwide to facilitate people in every province in Thailand. Also, Mr. Wibun emphasized that drones are prohibited from flying near the Grand Palace, Sanam Luang, and surrounding areas during the Royal Cremation Ceremony.

 

Regarding volunteers for public relations matters, Mrs. Saowari Amphasuwan, from the Government Public Relations Department said that their responsibilities are to provide information to the public. Mrs. Saowari also touched on the rules and regulations for the public who are going to attend the Royal Cremation Ceremony and how to pass the screening points.

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