Thai citizens, who have not seen a coronation since 1950, are excited and delighted to witness this once-in-a-lifetime spectacle. Many have already started wearing yellow shirts in public to celebrate the occasion.
Decorations adorn houses and buildings around Rattanakosin Island, lining the route of the royal procession, which will see His Majesty the King carried on a palanquin for seven kilometres through Bangkok's historic heart on Sunday.
With help and funds from City Hall for renovation and decoration, bustling Ratchadamnoen Avenue is now neat and clean, while old and classic properties along the route look new and lively.
Colourful flowers, portraits of the King and yellow flags sporting the royal emblem can also be seen dotting the streets of Rattanakosin Island.
Decorative lights have been installed along the historic streets and bridges across the Chao Phraya River in honour of King Rama X. The lights will be switched on from 6pm to 12am over the weekend.
"I'm excited to witness this elegant and ancient tradition. Thai people love and respect the monarchy, so the coronation is a very special ceremony for us," Hathairat Promsuwon, a 33-year-old office worker, told the Bangkok Post.
Chalieow Paochanwong, 48, who was wearing a yellow shirt bearing the King's royal emblem, travelled from Phra Khanong district to witness the royal ceremony on Ratchadamnoen Avenue.
"This is a rare occasion, so I want to see it with my own eyes. However, I may have to watch a live feed on my tablet as well so I don't miss any important moments," she said.
Mote Kamcha-on, 50, from Bangna district, bought yellow shirts to wear for the three-day ceremony and decorated his house with both the national and royal flags.
"We haven't had a coronation in 69 years, so I'm delighted," he said.
Although the roads around Rattanakosin Island will be closed to traffic until Monday, shops along the route will remain open for business as usual.
Chayanit Saehan, a 70-year-old shop owner, said her convenience store on Feung Nakhon Road will be open so people who come to witness the coronation can still get their supplies.
