BANGKOK — By boat, bus car and foot they have come to assemble in the tens of thousands Saturday outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok to join a tribute singing the royal anthem to His Majesty the Late King.
The performance, accompanied by the Siam Philharmonic, Siam Sinfonietta and a 100-member choir in singing the anthem conducted by composer Somtow Sucharitkul.
The mass performance is being filmed by director Chatri Chalerm Yukol for a film to be shown in theaters and on television. Roads have been closed around the palace area due to the influx of people.