With heavy hearts, Thais do not want the day of the royal cremation for their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej to come, but must accept the truth. In greater Bangkok, mourners can present sandalwood flowers for the royal funeral at 114 assembly points on Oct 26.
To facilitate searching, Nostra Map, a navigation map application on phones and tablets, has launched special map layers featuring the 114 assembly points in Bangkok and its suburbs.
The application allows users to search for the nearest assembly points and navigate the most convenient routes for travel. To use the map, open the app, touch the layer icon and select 114 assembly points of "present sandalwood flowers". The app will display all the locations to present the sandalwood flowers.
The application displays nine replicas of the royal crematorium pinned by the symbol of Phra Merumas and all assembly points to present the flowers pinned by the symbol of a sandalwood flower. Visit map.nostramap.com.
In addition, the app outlines the "Nine Exhibitions Of King Rama IX" with the aim of inviting the general public to visit any of the exhibitions. Check the app for the locations and routes.
The nine exhibitions are:
The "Through The Lens Of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" exhibition on the late king's artistic talent and royal grace as a Thai art patron is on the 19th floor of the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, until Jan 7, 2018, on Tuesday-Sunday, 10am-9pm.
The "In Remembrance Of The Great King" exhibition displays over 160 art pieces by leading Thai artists as well as collectibles relating to King Bhumibol. It runs until Nov 26 on the 18th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, on Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-9pm.
The "EARTH- WATER- FOREST- AIR' The Royal Inspiration" exhibition on King Bhumibol's concerns about natural water supply and management runs until Nov 12 on the 17th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre, on Tuesday to Sunday, 10am-9pm.
The "Sirakarn Prabubalnawamin" exhibition follows King Bhumibol's journeys to help people nationwide. It is being held until the end of this month at Siriraj Museum daily, from 5.30am-8.30pm except Tuesdays, public holidays and on Oct 25-27.
The "Still On My Mind" exhibition, a series of exhibitions and activities by various artists inspired by King Rama IX, is being held throughout this month at CentralWorld shopping complex.
The King Rama IX exhibition on King Bhumibol's biography and royal duties is from 9am-4pm every day except Sundays and public holidays this month at the National Archives of Thailand.
The "In Loving Remembrance" exhibition by Silpakorn University and its alumni is open daily until the end of this month at H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Art Gallery, Silpakorn University.
The "Every Story Of Thailand's Father" exhibition, telling stories about King Bhumibol and the Chakri Dynasty, is open 8am-9pm, on Tuesday to Saturday, and from 9am-8pm on Sunday on the 3rd Floor, Bangkok City Library.
The "Always On My Mind" exhibition mirroring 70 years of King Bhumibol's reign through his portraits is open daily until Oct 29 on all the connecting paths between BTS and MRT stations in Bangkok.
Anyone interested in using the maps can download the app free of charge through App Store and Google Play or visit map.nostramap.com/mobile.
