Thousands of Thais dressed in black thronged the streets as the funeral procession -- consisting of several vehicles flanked by security personnel -- made its way to the Grand Palace. A police spokesman told CNN that he estimated over a hundred thousand people had showed up at the Grand Palace to witness the King's funeral ceremony. The vehicle transporting the King arrived at the Grand Palace at 5:59 p.m local time.
At the palace, the King's body was due to undergo a funeral bathing ceremony -- a traditional rite in Buddhist culture -- attended only by members of the Thai royal family.
Thai King Bhumibol