Today (23 October 2017), at the Main Press Center for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Joint Administration Center for the Royal Cremation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has organized a press briefing on the Overall Final Rehearsal for the Procession of Honor for the Royal Cremation Ceremony on 26 October 2017, as well as practical guidelines for persons attending the ceremony.

Pol. Gen. Dejnarong Suthicharnbancha, Deputy Commissioner-General of the Royal Thai Police, spoke about screening points; the most crowded is likely to be at the statue of Mother Earth Squeezing Water from Her Hair. In addition, he said that the public has faithfully followed the guidelines during the rehearsals, and he asked for continued cooperation from people during the ceremony.

Pol. Lt. Gen. Wittaya Prayongpan, Acting Advisor on Special Construction of the Royal Thai Police, said that the police have prepared everything for the public’s safety, along with having detectives operating in the ceremony.

Pol. Maj. Gen. Jirasan Kaewsaeng-ek, Deputy Commander of the Metropolitan Police, spoke about road closures, which consists of three levels; from 20 October 2017, the roads were closed at level 1, and stepped up to level 2 on 22 October. At level 3, 42 routes will be closed on 26 October. He advised people to use public transportation rather than their own vehicles, as there will not be open car parks around the ceremony area.

Mr. Pornpitak Maensiri, PRD Senior Specialist for Public Relations, said that there would be more than 50 PR officials to recommend the practical guidelines for the public on showing respect to His Majesty the King and members of the Royal Family in an appropriate and coordinated manner. Members of the general public are not permitted to bring DSLR cameras or “selfie sticks.” Frequently asked questions from the 1441 hotline have been collected and launched into the Line ID official: @hotline1441, which can be searched by using keywords to find the answer.

Mr. Kengkaj Chongcharoen, from the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA), reconfirmed the readiness of public services. For example, there will be 113 drinks and food units, more than 200 mobile toilets, 164 free accommodations for mourners, CCTV cameras around the ceremonial ground services, and large LED televisions installed for viewing the live broadcasts of the ceremony at Sanam Luang.

Dr. Narong Apikulwanit, Deputy Director-General of the Department of Medical Services, said that there will be replicas of the Royal Crematorium across the country and 21 units in Bangkok outside the ceremonial ground. Also, medical service units as well as first-aid services will be provided to the general public at Sanam Luang and at each of the replica crematoriums. In addition, it is advised that those with illnesses, the elderly, and children should carry a name tag and any necessary medicine.