Tears of grief wash away conflict, divisions

Tears of grief wash away conflict, divisions
By The Nation

A Thai mourner cries as others clad in black light candles for late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Sanam Luang Park outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok on October 22, 2016. Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej died at the age of 88 on October 13

BANGKOK: -- Many tears have flowed over scenes of Sanam Luang depicted in millions of stories and photos shared in the past 11 days. But the grief also contains deep feelings of generosity and unity.

Since the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduyadej on October 13 in the 89th year of his life, loyal subjects across the country have thronged the Phra Mane Ground (Sanam Luang), a park adjacent to the Grand Palace, where the royal urn rests and royal and religious rites are taking place in tribute to the monarch.

At least 50,000 black-clad mourners have poured into Sanam Luang each day since the King’s passing, according to Maj-General Pongsawat Panchit, deputy commander of the First Region Army, which is responsible for security in the area.

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