Thai artists and craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on an elaborate crematorium complex ahead of the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years before his death on Oct. 13, 2016.
This Oct. 6, 2017, photo, shows the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
This Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, photo, shows the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
The crematorium, situated on a public field near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, is a representation of mystical Mount Meru, where gods reside, according to Buddhist and Hindu legends. The complex features nine golden-spired pavilions and more than 100 sculptures and statues of angels, gods, mythical creatures and former kings.
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Thai artists and craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on an elaborate crematorium complex ahead of the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years before his death on Oct. 13, 2016.
This Monday, Sept. 25, 2017, photo, shows the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
The crematorium, situated on a public field near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, is a representation of mystical Mount Meru, where gods reside, according to Buddhist and Hindu legends. The complex features nine golden-spired pavilions and more than 100 sculptures and statues of angels, gods, mythical creatures and former kings.
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, Thai artists install a royal urn made of sandalwood which will be used in the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Bhumibol will be honored in an elaborate royal cremation ceremony from Oct. 25 to 29. The events, which have a budget of 1 billion baht ($30 million), are the culmination of more than a year of official mourning.
In this Sept. 4, 2017, photo, an artist decorates elements of the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, photo, an artist sculpts deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, an artist paints a creature from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej with the Grand Palace as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, an artist sculpts deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, artists sculpt deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, Thai artists install a royal urn made of sandalwood which will be used in the royal crematorium for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, Thai artists install a royal urn made of sandalwood which will be used in the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
Bhumibol will be honored in an elaborate royal cremation ceremony from Oct. 25 to 29. The events, which have a budget of 1 billion baht ($30 million), are the culmination of more than a year of official mourning.
The crematorium will be dismantled after the funeral.
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, the royal chariot which will be used to carry the body and the royal urn of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is displayed at the National Museum as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 4, 2017, photo, an artist decorates elements of the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Monday, Sept. 4, 2017, photo, an artist sculpts deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, an artist paints a creature from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej with the Grand Palace as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, an artist sculpts deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, artists sculpt deities and creatures from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)
