Art Thomya, a Thai singer/songwriter will show you the 7 Must-Sees in Chiangrai, the Northernmost province of Thailand. Not only Chiangrai has very beautiful nature, but it is also the home of the Princess Mother (Somdet Ya), the mother of two Thai Kings. Art was accompanied by his local friends who are eager to show you the charms of their hometown. Let's take this journey together!
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THAILAND: The Funeral of Princess Galyani Vadhana: The People Say Goodbye
by EMIL WEST:
Bangkok - Providing a rare glimpse of Thailand's royal pageantry and rituals, the funeral of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the elder sister of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, was held Saturday. The ceremony took place at Sanam Luang, or Royal grounds, where Thai kings and royal family members have been cremated for the past two centuries.
The princess' remains were taken there on an ornate palanquin carried by 60 soldiers from the Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall at the Grand Palace, where she had been lying in state for 11 months.
King Bhumibol and his wife, Queen Sirikit, presided over the chanting of Buddhist prayers and a symbolic lighting of the cremation fire Saturday evening.
The actual cremation was held after 10 p.m. (1500 GMT), after more than 3,000 invited guests had a chance to pay their respects to the princess by placing sandalwood flowers on her bier.
The ceremony was observed by tens of thousands on Thais, many of whom came from the provinces to witness the cremation of the much beloved princess, well-known for her charity works.
We are here because we love the princess and the king, said Lek Paekhajae, 65, a farmer from Nakorn Sawan, 210 kilometres north of Bangkok. Lek and his wife arrived at Sanam Luang on Friday morning to make sure they had a frontline view of the processions. The public will not be allowed into the cremation area.
Galyani died on January 2 of abdominal cancer, aged 84. The government declared three days of official mourning from Friday to Sunday. For royalty, it is a tradition to wait a year for an auspicious date to hold the funeral.
Although the funeral's highlight was the cremation, other events such as the gathering of the bones and ashes, will continue until Wednesday.
The funeral provides a show of pageantry, Brahmin and Buddhist ritual and Thai artistry not witnessed since the ceremonies after the death of the king's princess mother Srinagarinda in 1996.
The funeral platform, built to resemble the mythical Mount Meru, the Hindu heaven, took 200 artists more than seven months to construct, and cost about 375 million baht (11 million dollars).
Galyani was allowed seven tiers of white umbrellas over her funeral bier, the highest royal honour permitted.
Galyani's funeral had its own distinctive flavour. From late evening Saturday until the early hours of Sunday, five of Thailand's symphony orchestras were to be playing classical music at the funeral.
The princess, besides heading 63 charities, was a patron of classical music in Thailand. She is also remembered as one of Thailand's leading promoters of French-language studies.
The ceremonies officially began Friday evening when the king and and his wife visited the Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall to perform Buddhist merit-making rites.
Galyani was the elder sister of two Thai kings - Ananda Mahidol and Bhumibol Adulyadej. Bhumibol has been the monarch since 1946, following the death of Ananda. The world's longest reigning monarch, Bhumibol turns 81 on December 5.
We love her because she did a lot for the common people and also because she helped to raise her brother, the king, said Tipyatabienkarn Laiad, 75, a former pharmacy professor at Mahidol University.
Born in London, Galyani spent much of her childhood and teenage years in Switzerland, where she and her brothers grew up before returning to Thailand to take up royal duties.
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What visitors to Thailand need to know after King Bhumibol's death
As Thailand mourns the loss of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for more than 70 years, visitors to the country may be wondering what impact the situation will have on their journeys and how they can show their respect.
Though the nation is now observing a 30-day period of mourning, the government is encouraging the public to carry on as usual.
This means business operations will not be greatly affected.
All hotels, airports, public transportation, banks, hospitals and other public services are operating as usual.
Shopping malls, restaurants and tourist attractions are expected to remain open as normal, Richard Barrow, a well-known blogger who has been keeping locals and tourists up to date on the situation via Twitter.
However, a number of events have been canceled during the 30-day mourning period, he said.
Nightlife toned down
This includes the Full Moon Party, a monthly all-night beach party on Koh Pha Ngan island that's a huge draw for international tourists.
Canceled Bangkok events include the upcoming sold-out Morrissey concert and the Scorpions' 50th Anniversary World Tour.
Entertainment venues have also been asked to be respectful and not play loud music, Barrow said.
Nightlife is among several points addressed in the Tourism Authority of Thailand's guidelines for travelers visiting the country during the period of mourning.
The government has asked for the cooperation from the entertainment venues; such as, bars and nightclubs to consider the opening of their business operations during this time, the TAT guidelines say.
The decision will be made by the individual owners.
Restaurant and small bar owners in Bangkok who spoke to CNN said they will remain open and continue to serve alcohol, but added they've canceled all events scheduled for the near future.
Some reported receiving visits from Thai police asking them to close before midnight and to keep their music low.
No restrictions on beachwear
Beach resorts are operating as usual in Thailand's popular tourist destinations.
Most travelers and also hotels are looking at social media, it's very much a fluid situation but clearly the response from travelers has been enormously respectful, said Phuket-based Bill Barnett, managing director of hospitality consultancy C9 Hotelworks.
Phuket hotels are indeed operating as usual. Beachwear has not been issue and it seems that news has been well distributed.
It's a similar situation in Koh Samui, according to travel writer Tina Hsiao.
Hotel staff told me tourists are free to enjoy the beaches as usual and nobody is being asked to refrain from wearing swimwear, but there will be no parties on the beach, she said.
How to show respect
According to a palace statement, all civil servants have been ordered to wear black clothing for a year as a sign of mourning, while the public has been urged to wear the symbolic color for 30 days.
Most shops are now filled with black clothing for sale.
Tourists are not expected to follow suit, but Thais would appreciate it if they wore muted colors during the first 30 days, said Barrow.
Tourists should also act in a respectful manner, in particular if they are around Thai people. Thais have a deep love and respect for King Bhumibol and his death has hit many of them hard, he added.
Foreign governments issue advice for tourists
A number of governments have issued statements to their citizens, telling them to not just be aware of any possible security implications following the King's death but also to remain respectful as the nation grieves.
You should respect the feelings and sensitivities of the Thai people at this time, says the latest Thailand travel advice from the UK Government.
Access to entertainment, including restaurants, bars, and shopping areas may be restricted and you should behave respectfully when in public areas; if possible, wear sombre and respectful clothing when in public; check local media regularly and follow the advice of the local authorities.
The Embassy of China issued a statement saying that the King enjoys high prestige and is loved by the Thai people, who are saddened by his death.
t asked Chinese citizens in Thailand to comply with the relevant provisions of the Thai side during funeral rituals and customs, and consciously safeguard the friendship between the two peoples.
China is the largest source of visitors to Thailand, with almost 3.5 million Chinese nationals visiting between January and April of 2016.
The Australian government also issued an advisory to its citizens, urging them to act responsibly and to respect the feelings of Thais at this difficult time.
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The Monarchy of Thailand (also referred to as the King of Thailand) (Thai: พระมหากษัตริย์ไทย) refers to the constitutional monarchy and monarch of the Kingdom of Thailand (formerly Siam). The King of Thailand is the head of state and head of the ruling Royal House of Chakri. As a constitutional monarch the power of the king is limited to a symbolic figurehead, however the institution elicits huge amount of respect and reverence from the Thai people.[1]
The current monarch of Thailand is King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose regnal name is Rama IX. The king has reigned since 9 June 1946, making him the worlds longest reigning monarch and the worlds longest serving head of state. Most of the kings powers are exercised by his elected government in accordance with the constitution of the day. The king still retains many powers such as: being head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, the prerogative of royal assent and the power of pardon. He is also the defender of the Buddhist faith, which is the national religion of Thailand.
Despite the end of the absolute monarchy in 1932, the king in accordance with every constitution, is enthroned in a position of revered worship and shall not be violated. The constitution however confer the king and his royal family with no legal rights, except for the exemption from legal actions. As a result the monarchy are then protected by a criminal law in a legal concept known in the West as lèse majesté, against any threat, physical violation and especially defamation.[2]
The king is assisted in his work and duties by the Private Secretary to the King of Thailand and the Privy Council of Thailand, and in consult with the head of the cabinet, the Prime Minister. In accordance with the constitution the king is no longer the origin of all laws in the kingdom, that prerogative is entrusted to the National Assembly of Thailand. All bills passed by the legislature however, require his royal assent to become law. The monarchy's household and finances are managed by the Bureau of the Royal Household and the Crown Property Bureau respectively, these agencies are not considered part of the Thai government and all personnel are appointed by the king alone.[3]
The heir apparent to the Thai monarchy is the Crown Prince of Thailand, Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. The succession to the throne is governed by the 1924 Palace Law of Succession, promulgated by King Vajiravudh. The rule of succession is male agnatic primogeniture, where only males are accepted and inheritance is between male lines, from father to son. However the last two Constitutions of Thailand included provisions to permit for the amendment of the Palace Law to allow females to succeed. This seemed unlikely with the birth of Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti in 2005.
The Thai monarchy has been in continuous existence since the founding of the Kingdom of Sukhothai in 1238. The institution reached its current constitutional form in 1932 after a revolution, which ended the absolute monarchy. The monarchy's official residence is the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. However the present king spends most of his time at the Chitralada Palace (also in Bangkok) and the Klai Kangwon Villa in Hua Hin.
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