Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit hold hands during a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. REUTERS/Adrees Latif/File Photo 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (C) takes part in a procession carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (C) takes part in a procession carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the royal crematorium of the Grand Palace in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the royal crematorium of the Grand Palace in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Thai people pray during the procession of transporting the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) takes part in a procession carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) takes part in a procession carrying the royal urn, containing the royal relics upon the royal palanquin with four poles and the royal ashes upon the royal palanquin with two poles, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani Vadhana, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A Brahmin priest is seen next to the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the royal relics upon the royal palanquin with four poles and the royal ashes upon the royal palanquin with two poles, at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani Vadhana, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in the procession of carrying the royal urn, containing the relics and ashes of Princess Galyani Vadhana at the ceremonial area to the south in Bangkok November 16, 2008. The relics are upon the royal palanquin with four poles, while the ashes are upon the royal palanquin with two poles. Tens of thousands of Thais gathered in old Bangkok on Saturday for the cremation of Princess Galyani, who died of cancer in January. In the central ceremony of the 6-day, $9 million funerary rites that provided a rare glimpse of the pageantry of the House of Chakri, the king lit symbolic candles in front of his sister's sandal-wood casket at an ornate Buddhist pavilion. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A Brahmin priest sits next to the royal urn, containing the remains of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, during her funeral procession in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Women take part in a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal crematorium for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen in front of the Royal Palace in Bangkok early morning November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Royal guardsmen take part in a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

A royal guardsman stands in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) during a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

A Thai woman holds up a cremation ceremony program for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana for shade in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Royal guards playing instruments take part in a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (R) takes part in a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn takes part in a funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (C) is seen between royal guardsmen during the funeral procession for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

A portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) faces a portrait of his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana as Thais gather to observe the procession for her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal crematorium for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen in front of the Royal Palace in Bangkok early morning November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A man holds a portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana during her cremation ceremony in Bangkok on November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A Thai woman takes shelter under a cremation ceremony program for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials take part in a procession with the royal carriage and palanquin, containing the remains of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, past the Royal Palace (L) during her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Brahmin priests raise their hands towards the royal urn and honour the remains of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, as they stand upon a carriage next to a palanquin during her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A Thai woman holds a poster of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana during her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Brahmin priests raise their hands towards the royal urn, honouring the remains of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, as they stand upon a carriage next to a palanquin during her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008. Tens of thousands of Thais came out on the streets of Bangkok to pay their respects to the late Princess Galyani, who will be cremated later in the evening. The royal crematorium is seen in the background. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A general view of the royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A vendor holds a picture of late princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok on November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A man takes a photograph of the royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana, in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok on November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok on November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok on November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok on November 14, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14 to 19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen at dawn in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (C) is seen between royal guards while taking part in a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen at dawn in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Foreigners photograph the funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Officials proceed with a royal carriage during a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Royal guards march in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) during a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

The royal funeral pyre for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana is seen at dawn in front of the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Royal guards men stand near the Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) during a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok on November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Officials pay their respects during a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok on November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

The Royal Guard stand near the funeral site for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana during a rehearsal in Bangkok on November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

A girl watches a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

The Royal Palace and Wat Phra Kaew (Temple of the Emerald Buddha) are see on the left as officials proceed with a royal carriage during a funeral rehearsal for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok November 2, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND) 

Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi (L) and Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana take part in the pre-funeral ceremony for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Workers secure a white tiered umbrella to the summit of the royal funeral pyre after it was raised by Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej during a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, which is scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat (R) adjusts his glasses after arriving at the pre-funeral ceremony for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) and Crown Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn take part in a pre-funeral ceremony for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit take part in a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND) 

Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit take part in a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thailand's Queen Sirikit watches revered Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as they take part in a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) is seen while taking part in a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is seen while taking part in a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Adrees Latif (THAILAND) 

Thai's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L), with Queen Sirikit by his side, raises a white tiered umbrella to the summit of the royal funeral pyre, during a pre-funeral ceremony for his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana in Bangkok October 20, 2008. Hundreds of thousands of Thais are expected to take part in Princess Galyani's cremation ceremony, which is scheduled from November 14-19. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)