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Latest Information on Facilitation Services
25 October 2017
Mr. Kriangkrai Jongcharoen, Assistant Deputy Permanent Secretary for the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration, said that the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is providing various facilitation services for the Royal Cremation Ceremony:
Food
Up to 6,500,000 food boxes and water will be provided at 119 food and drink points per day surrounding Sanam Luang, the nine replicas of the Royal Crematorium, sandalwood flower offering points, and temples.
Accommodations
In Bangkok, 164 temples and schools in 35 districts, including the Thai-Japan Bangkok Youth Center on Din Daeng Road, are temporarily prepared for people to stay at during the Royal Cremation Ceremony. In addition, people can contact Bangkok Hotline 1555 for further information.
Lavatories 
Seventy lavatory service buses and 150 portable toilets are now in place, including restrooms of cooperating shops and other places throughout the area.
Transportation
The BTS skytrain, boat taxis along the Phadung Krungkasem and Phasi Charoen canal routes, and public bus services are free of charge from 25 to 27 October 2017.
Medical Services
Medical service points are provided near the nine replica Royal Crematoriums and sandalwood flower offering points.
Security
To ensure security in the area, Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has set up 1,177 CCTVs, and over 2,000 municipal officials will have responsibility for safety during the ceremony.
Live Broadcasts
A number of 6 x 12 meter LED screens will be also be set up near the nine replicas of the Royal Crematorium and sandalwood flower offering points, and in the vicinity of many temples to broadcast the Royal Cremation Ceremony live.


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