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View all search resultsCoordinating Minister Puan Maharani accompanies Megawati paying final respects to King Adulyadej
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oordinating Human Development and Culture Minister Puan Maharani recently accompanied Indonesia’s fifth president Megawati Soekarnoputri at the Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Sanam Luang, Bangkok on Oct. 26.
Megawati Soekarnoputri attended the ceremony as the special envoy of President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo.
The Indonesian embassy office in Bangkok reported that Megawati and the minister arrived at Don Moeang airport, Bangkok on Oct.25 and were greeted by Indonesian ambassador to Thailand, Ahmad Rusdi; Thailand’s Chief of Protocol, General Teerachai Nakwanich; and Thailand’s Education Minister, Teerakiat Jaroensettasin.
The royal cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej was also attended by around 42 guests of honor from various countries. The guests included heads of state, heads of government, royal princes/princesses and delegations from various countries. Some kings and queens attending the ceremony were HM Queen Silvia of Sweden, HM Sofia of Spain, HM Maxima from the Netherlands and HM Mathilde from Belgium. Information from the Indonesian embassy in Bangkok reveals that the Royal Cremation was held at a special site one year after the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct. 13, 2016. It is estimated that around 250 thousand mourners attended the royal cremation.
King Bhumibol had a special place in the hearts of many people in Indonesia, as he played an important role in the establishment of the relationship between Indonesia and Thailand.
King Bhumibol, along with Queen Sirikit, paid a state visit to Indonesia in 1957, and spent some time at Tampaksiring Palace in Bali, and held a session with then Indonesian President Soekarno. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the first state guest to stay at Tampaksiring Palace after the inauguration of the palace.
For the people of Thailand, King Bhumibol was the nation’s unifying figure, and is known as someone who was open to criticism. He was known as an avid photographer and a music enthusiast. He played the saxophone and was into jazz music. He also had deep affection for the Thai people, contributing much to the society in diverse sectors and championing the concept of economic sufficiency.
