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110,000 mourners inside Sanam Luang to bid farewell to late King

Mourners and volunteers flock to Nakha Pirom Park near the Grand Palace on Thursday to bid their final farewell to the late King Bhumibol.

About 110,000 mourners have been allowed to go inside Sanam Luang and areas near the Grand Palace after all screening points closed.

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110,000 mourners inside Sanam Luang to bid farewell to late King

About 110,000 mourners have been allowed to go inside Sanam Luang and areas near the Grand Palace after all screening points closed.

The government said on Thursday that all screening points closed at 6am, after about 111,000 people passed security and went inside to witness the royal cremation ceremonies for the late King Bhumibol.

Part of the huge crowd that stayed all night near the cremation site. Photo by Sunan Lorsomsab

No incidents have been reported at any screening area.

Many of those further back in line have remained near the screening points, hoping authorities will allow more to go inside to watch the ceremonies.

Mourners flocked to Ratchadamnoen Avenue and other roads outside Sanam Luang after they were unable to get inside.

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