A craftsman of the Fine Arts Department sculpts a model of the deities to be used to adorn the royal crematory of King Bhumibol Adulyadej during the royal cremation ceremony late this year. (Photo by Apichart Jinakul)Construction of the royal crematorium for King Bhumibol Adulyadej will finish before the deadline of Sept 30 as progress has been faster than expected, says the committee in charge of its construction. That's why we think building the royal crematorium and its compound will be completed earlier than planned," he said. According to the Fine Arts Department, the royal pyre will have a square-shaped base of 60x60 metres and be 50.49 metres high. Gen Prayut will also hold a Brahmin ceremony for the royal crematorium on the same day.

Source: Bangkok Post February 09, 2017 22:12 UTC