Bangkok:The Commander of the 1st Army Area is leading troops in rehearsing the royal procession for Her Majesty Queen Mother Sirikit at the 11th Infantry Regiment, Royal Thai Army Headquarters.
According to Thai News Agency, Lieutenant General Worayot Leuangsuwan, who serves as Commander of the 1st Army Area and the 904 Royal Guard Task Force, conducted the rehearsal at the 11th Royal Guard Regiment in Bang Khen District. This preparation is part of his role as "Commander of the Combined Force," leading personnel in the practice for the upcoming royal funeral procession.
The Royal Cremation Ceremony is scheduled from December 15 to December 19, 2026. The ceremonies will begin on December 15 with a royal funeral ceremony at Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at 500 PM. On December 16, at 700 AM, the royal coffin will be escorted to the royal crematorium at Sanam Luang, with the cremation taking place at 430 PM.
On December 17, at 800 AM, the royal ashes will be collected at Sanam Luang and transported to the Phra Sri Rattana Chedi at Wat Phra Sri Rattanasasadaram in the Grand Palace. December 18 will feature a merit-making ceremony at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall at 500 PM. The final day, December 19, will include a 1000 AM offering of food to monks and the ceremonial placement of the royal urn in the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall. Later, at 500 PM, the royal ashes will be interred at Wat Ratchabophit Sathit Mahasimararam and Wat Bowonniwet Vihara.
His Majesty the King has authorized the Public Relations Department and the Joint Television Network of Thailand to broadcast the entire Royal Cremation Ceremony live.