Whole nation makes merit marking the seventh day of the passing of the beloved King

Whole nation makes merit marking the seventh day of the passing of the beloved King

BANGKOK: -- Thai people nationwide yesterday held merit-making ceremonies for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej to mark the seventh day after  their  beloved King passed away last Thursday.

In each province where merit-making was held, 89 monks were invited to the religious ceremony to receive alms from local government officials and members of the public at the city town hall.

At Wang Klai Kangwon summer palace in Hua Hin, Hua Hin mayor led civil servants and local residents to offer alms to 89 monks in front of the palace.

In  Krabi province, about 10,000 people observed a moment of silence amid rain in remembrance of the King.

At the gathering to remember the King, they pledged together to follow the King’s advice as guidelines in leading their lives.

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