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HISTORY & MONARCHY

 

 

 

  koht (royal funeral urn)

 

Thailand

The koht, i.e. the royal funeral urn, of H.R.H. King Bhumipon (fig.) is accompanied by a brahman priest as it is transported up Phra Meru at Sanam Luang for cremation on 26 October 2017.

 

Over the royal funeral urn is the King's nine-layered umbrella or chattra (fig.), whilst the gate displays his initials B.P.R. (ภ.ป.ร.).

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