Bangkok: A weekend of people flocking to pay their respects before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and sign their condolences. This morning, despite the rainy weather, the public, dressed in black, proceeded to pay their respects before the portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and sign their condolences at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace to commemorate Her Majesty’s grace. Those who signed their condolences received a portrait of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, and a picture of the royal urn enshrined in Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall.

According to Thai News Agency, there are officials from the Royal Household Bureau, various agencies, and 904 volunteers providing assistance and advice to the public. There are drinking water service points, wheelchairs for the elderly, and a medical unit service point from the Department of Medical Services.

English and Chinese interpreters are also available. Today, five royal compositions are sung and performed by volunteer musicians to commemorate His Majesty’s grace and to ease the sorrow of the people who have come to pay their respects.

Yesterday, Bangkok reported 2,995 people passing through the Mani Noppharat Gate to pay homage at the Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion in the Grand Palace. The cumulative total since October 27, 2015, is 15,847, an average of 3,000 people per day. Services remain the same. The BMA has provided waiting tents, chairs, and wheelchairs for the elderly and disabled, and has provided electric golf carts for transportation. A loan station for sarongs and trousers is also available in the tunnel in front of the Royal Plaza. After borrowing, these items are laundered and cleaned before being reused. The Bureau of the Royal Household will allow people to pay homage all day until 4:00 PM.