Thaksin Attends Funeral of Pol. Lt. Gen. Phon, Father-in-Law of Ex-PM Srettha

The mourning ceremony was attended by prominent figures from various professional circles who came to pay their respects and offer condolences. The family previously held the bathing rite and received the royal royally bestowed water on August 2 before proceeding with the merit-making schedule.

The funeral prayer services are conducted on August 2-4 and August 6-7 at 6:30 PM, with scheduled breaks where prayer rites are suspended on August 5 and 8 to prepare for the final ceremonies.

The gathering of high-profile political and social figures highlights the influential network connecting the bereaved family to the wider Thai political and social landscape, making such memorial services significant focal points for community leaders.

The final royal cremation ceremony will take place with full honors on August 9 at Wat Debsirin, following a structured schedule throughout the day:

• 10:00 AM: Ten monks perform Buddhist chanting prayers
• 11:00 AM: Offering of a meal to the monks
• 2:00 PM: Ten monks perform Matika and Pansukula chanting
• 3:00 PM: Procession carrying the casket around the crematorium before placing it on the pyre
• 5:00 PM: The royal cremation ceremony commences

Source: Matichon Politics