Guests and dignitaries (left); the coffin, decorated with flowers and wreaths (centre); and Buddhist monks (right) at the funeral services for the mother of former Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai
Thai funerals usually follow Buddhist funerary rites, with variations in practice depending on the culture of the region. People of certain religious and ethnic groups also have their own specific practices. Thai Buddhist funerals generally consist of a bathing ceremony shortly after death, daily chanting by Buddhist monks, and a cremation ceremony. Cremation is practised by most peoples throughout the country, with the major exceptions being ethnic Chinese, Muslims and Christians.
Thaifunerals usually follow Buddhist funerary rites, with variations in practice depending on the culture of the region. People of certain religious...
Thai royal funerals are elaborate events, organised as royal ceremonies akin to state funerals. They are held for deceased members of the royal family...
Pool of Thailand and was aired via satellite and streamed worldwide online in both English and Thai via the official funeral webpage, the RTA Thai Global...
Southeast Asia. Today, they remain in use in Thailand and Cambodia. The royal funeral chariots of Thailand were used since the Ayutthaya period, but they...
Muay Thai (Thai: มวยไทย, RTGS: muai thai, pronounced [mūa̯j tʰāj] ), sometimes referred to as Thai boxing, is a Thai martial art and full-contact combat...
Phra Malai Kham Luang (Thai: พระมาลัยคำหลวง, pronounced [pʰráʔ māː.lāj kʰām lǔaŋ]) is the royal version of a Thai legendary poem of the Sri Lankan monk...
kept in a chedi in the local temple. Thai Chinese and Thai Muslim have their own funeral rituals. Pet funerals are also common in Bangkok, with one company...
community, solemn funerals can be arranged and the six people who carry the coffins are members of the Civil Protection. Thai royal funerals are elaborate...
royal cremation ceremony is the final and most major event during Thai royal funerals. The cremation proper is preceded by a procession of the Buddha statues...
Buddhism and the Thai monarchy have often been intertwined, with Thai kings historically seen as the main patrons of Buddhism in Thailand. Although politics...
Kumariratana (Thai: สุนันทากุมารีรัตน์, RTGS: Sunantha Kumarirat, Sunandākumārīratana; 10 November 1860 – 31 May 1880) was a queen consort of Siam. She was...
king of Thailand is head of State, head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, adherent of Buddhism and upholder of religions. The current concept of Thai kingship...
(or funeral books, etc.) are a genre of printed literature found in Thailand. They are commemorative books given as gifts to guests at Thaifunerals, and...
Srivaddhanaprabha (Thai: วิชัย ศรีวัฒนประภา; born Vichai Raksriaksorn, Thai: วิชัย รักศรีอักษร; 4 April 1958 – 27 October 2018) was a Thai billionaire businessman...
some time. He was succeeded by his eldest son, Akihito. Hirohito's state funeral was held on 24 February at Shinjuku Gyo-en, when he was buried near his...
Wong piphat nang hong (Thai: วงปี่พาทย์นางหงส์, Thai pronunciation: [woŋ pìːpʰâːt naːŋ hǒŋ]) is an ensemble used in funerals. It is arranged by replacing...
This list of notable funerals represents considerable historical funerals, based on both the number of attendants and estimated television audience. Cooper...
at the Union Buildings in Pretoria from 11 to 13 December 2013. A state funeral was held on 15 December 2013 in Qunu in the Eastern Cape, where his body...
death, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Her state funeral took place on 2 February 1901, being one of the largest gatherings of European...
of 68. His state funeral occurred two weeks later, on 20 May 1910. He was succeeded by his eldest living son, George V. The funeral was the largest gathering...
as being written in Thai and addressed to Prince Bira. The Thai Embassy was notified, and realised his significance. A Thaifuneral service was held at...
Dark Funeral is a Swedish black metal band from Stockholm, founded by guitarists Blackmoon and Lord Ahriman in 1993. They emerged during the second wave...
Following the team's rescue, Thai officials promised to provide the three boys and the coach with legal assistance in obtaining Thai citizenship, a process...
popular styles of traditional Thai music are luk thung (Thai: ลูกทุ่ง or เพลงลูกทุ่ง) and mor lam (Lao: ໝໍລຳ; Isan: หมอลำ; Thai: หมอลำ). The latter in particular...
in Thailand (Thai: นาฏศิลป์, pronounced [nâat.dtà.sǐn] or Thai: นาฏกรรม, pronounced [nâat.dtà.kam]) is the main dramatic art form in Thailand. Thai dance...
Asian folklore Phi Tai Hong (Thai: ผีตายโหง), the restless spirit of a person that suffered a violent or cruel death in Thai folklore Phi Tai Thang Klom...
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