![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
![Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/81477707838_950x600.jpg)
Thai king's cremation set for October 26 - govt official
Political observers say the new king's coronation will formally kick-start politics following a year-long mourning period and a general election should follow soon after.
Wed Apr 19 2017