Chariots, statues, dancers: A preview of Thailand’s lavish $90 million royal funeral next week
Starting Oct. 25, Thailand will hold a royal funeral over five days for its beloved late king Bhumibol Adulyadej, following a year of mourning. Bhumibol, who died at the age of 88 on Oct. 13 last year, was the world’s longest-reigning monarch. Born in the US and raised in Switzerland, Bhumibol was regarded by Thais…