![After year of mourning Thailand's 'floating basket' festival returns After year of mourning Thailand's 'floating basket' festival returns](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-11/61509723853_LoyKrathong.jpg)
After year of mourning Thailand's 'floating basket' festival returns
The mourning ended on Monday after a five-day funeral last week, and many citizens have returned to wearing coloured garments after having stuck to black for a year.
Fri Nov 03 2017
![Technicolour Thailand is back after a black-clad mourning year for late king Technicolour Thailand is back after a black-clad mourning year for late king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61509352409_tbThailandPray.jpg)
Technicolour Thailand is back after a black-clad mourning year for late king
Hundreds of thousands of people thronged Bangkok's historic quarter to bid farewell last week to King Bhumibol, who died in October 2016.
Mon Oct 30 2017
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Late Thai king's remains returned to palace after night of tears
His seven-decade rule spanned some of the most tumultuous moments in Thai history, including several coups, a deadly crackdown on student protesters, natural disasters and a regional financial crisis.
Fri Oct 27 2017
![Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71509010369_PIcstory.jpg)
Sea of black as thousands gather for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The Great Victory Chariot carrying the Royal Urn of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is pulled during a royal cremation procession.
Thu Oct 26 2017
![Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/81508992726_KingBhumibol.jpg)
Thai community in Ipoh pays last respects to King Bhumibol
The death of Thailand's beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 89, has devastated not just the people of that nation, but also those who have long resided here.
Thu Oct 26 2017
![Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/71508987823_KingBhumibol.jpg)
Thousands turn out to see lavish funeral of Thailand's late king
The king's cremation will feature ancient rites and a series of processions winding from the Grand Palace in Bangkok's historic quarter to the 50-metre (165-feet) high Royal Crematorium.
Thu Oct 26 2017
![Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51508911858_tbThailandKing.jpg)
Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral
The five-day Buddhist ceremony, which begins on Wednesday, has taken nearly a year to prepare and 3 billion baht ($90 million) has been set aside to pay for the funeral.
Wed Oct 25 2017
![Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/41508582458_Pedatikhasdiraja.jpg)
Thailand rehearses lavish US$90 million funeral for late king
Drums and a band played as officials in black tops and ancient costumes rehearsed on Saturday for the funeral procession of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Sat Oct 21 2017
![Menjelang pemakaman Raja Bhumibol Menjelang pemakaman Raja Bhumibol](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/51507769268_PicStory.jpg)
Menjelang pemakaman Raja Bhumibol
Thailand is putting the finishing touches this month to a lavish five-day funeral ceremony in a final goodbye to its late King.
Thu Oct 12 2017
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Bidding farewell to "the people's king"
Thailand is putting the finishing touches this month to a lavish five-day funeral ceremony in a final goodbye to its late King.
Thu Oct 12 2017
![Security for cremation ceremony to be tightened Security for cremation ceremony to be tightened](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-10/61506951370_ThailandKing.jpg)
Security for cremation ceremony to be tightened
The government expected about 250,000 people would attend the ceremony for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away a year ago.
Mon Oct 02 2017
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Preparations enter final phase for Thailand's royal cremation ceremony
The late King, aged 89, affectionately referred to as the "People's King", died at Siriraj Hospital, here on Oct 13 last year, after 70 years of reign at the throne.
Sun Sep 10 2017
![Justo to board flight back home later tonight -- Official Justo to board flight back home later tonight -- Official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/41474299272_AndreXavierJusto.jpg)
Justo to board flight back home later tonight -- Official
Former Petrosaudi International employee, Andre Xavier Justo is expected to board a flight to his home country, Switzerland later tonight.
Tue Dec 20 2016
![Justo naiki penerbangan ke Switzerland lewat malam ini - Pegawai Justo naiki penerbangan ke Switzerland lewat malam ini - Pegawai](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/51482251544_AndreXavierJusto.jpg)
Justo naiki penerbangan ke Switzerland lewat malam ini - Pegawai
Bekas kakitangan Petrosaudi International, Andre Xavier Justo dijangka menaiki penerbangan untuk pulang ke tanah airnya Switzerland, lewat malam ini atau awal pagi esok selepas dibebaskan dari penjar
Tue Dec 20 2016
![New Thai king pardons prisoners in 'first show of mercy' New Thai king pardons prisoners in 'first show of mercy'](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-12/71480609743_MahaVajiralongkorn.jpg)
New Thai king pardons prisoners in 'first show of mercy'
Revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died in October aged 88 after a seven-decade reign, leaving the politically febrile nation without its unifying figure.
Mon Dec 12 2016