Many people are preparing for the historic accession of the Crown Prince to the Throne to become King Rama X. Suppliers are stocking up with t-shirts, flags and portraits ready for what is expected to be a huge demand.
National Legislative Assembly (NLA) President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said he was waiting for an audience with HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn so that he could extend an invitation for the Heir to ascend the Throne.
Many school representatives from the provinces also headed to the capital yesterday to buy portraits of the Crown Prince as well as flags with the Crown Prince’s emblem.
They are preparing decorations to celebrate the new King’s succession. It is a tradition in Thai households, private offices and government agencies to display portraits of the monarch.
However, photo wholesellers are still waiting for an official announcement of the new King’s emblem and the unveiling of the official portrait. Once that is known, manufacturing will be increased to meet expected demand.
The price of the Crown Prince’s portraits range from Bt30 to Bt9,000, depending on the size and quality.
In the meantime, Bangkok’s schools and state organisations are waiting for an official announcement from the government before decorating their buildings to welcome the new King.
According to a source at the Education Ministry, government bodies are waiting for an announcement and orders from the Office of the Permanent Secretary of the PM’s Office regarding proper welcoming practices.
Besides photographs and flags, clothes with logos and messages to welcome the new King are also being stocked to meet the expected high demand.
(Source: The Nation, Thailand)