His Majesty the King has advised volunteers to be polite and kind when dealing with those participating in the royal cremation ceremony this week, a government spokesperson told Thai media. It is important for participants in the royal cremation ceremonies to be well looked after by volunteers.
The King had some concerns about the people due to take part in the royal cremation rites from 25th to 29th October and did not want them to feel uncomfortable with the regulations that will be in place during this time, says Lt Gen Sansern Kaewkamnerd to The Nation.
Mourners attending the royal ceremonies should be silent and not shout, “Long Live the King” during the royal funeral processions. They are also not allowed to use their mobile phones to take selfies that have the processions in the background. The general public does have permission take photographs using cameras and cellular phones but not professional cameras.
The Public Health Ministry held a meeting of medical and public health units nationwide to discuss measures to provide healthcare assistance for the public during the royal cremation rites. People attending the ceremony are allowed to bring black or appropriately coloured sunglasses, hats, fans, and umbrellas in order to cope with the weather conditions, says Opas Karnkawinpong, Deputy Permanent Secretary of the Public Health Ministry.
During the funeral rehearsals, a few people were chanting the “Long Live the King” salute, which was deemed to not be appropriate, according to a spokesperson from the committee on public relations for the royal cremation ceremonies. Members of the public should refrain from shouting this salute during the ceremony of processions.
In addition to this, the public is advised to wear black outfits with long pants or skirts. Dress items that are strictly prohibited include jeans, spaghetti straps, slim-fit clothes, and sleeveless tops.
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