Bhutan will hold special prayers on Thursday for the late King Bhumibol to coincide with his royal cremation ceremony in Bangkok.
The day of prayer will be held at a giant Buddha statue, Kuensel Phodrang, in the capital Thimphu and be presided over by a religious leader, King Jigme Wangchuck said in a message posted on his Facebook account.
The event will be attended by members of the royal family of Bhutan, senior government officials, diplomats and Thais living there.
"His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is revered as a visionary King not just in Thailand but all over the world. His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s compassion and love for millions of Thai people has resulted in around 4000 rural development projects, which have been at the forefront of innovation and continue to benefit millions of Thai to this day," he said.
"In a lifetime of achievements, His late Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy of benevolence, vision and selfless persona will remain a hallmark of leadership and beacon of integrity for generations to come."
Popular King Jigme and his queen arrived in Bangkok on Wednesday to attend the royal cremation ceremony for King Bhumibol.
He is among the members of 16 foreign royal families who will bid a last farewell to the late King of Thailand.
