KimDidMeGood Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 There were quite a bunch of Red cars at the end of the Royal Motorcade transferring from Siriraj to Grand Palace. What the hell was that? I suppose it's just some funny coincidence, but it was quite striking. Or maybe invited officials sympathetic to the UDD? Someone can enlighten me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wifey say yellow and red cars, white car 1st, 3 yellow 2nd, about 10 red 3rd. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimDidMeGood Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 So is it some display of national reconciliation? Or does it have a signification specific to the occasion that's totally disconnected with the political events? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Probably limos carrying the assorted politicians to the Brahmin ceremony. White would be the poobahs, yellow next in prominence and red the ones they didn't much like? The ceremony itself was intriguing. I was watching the TV at a restaurant, and it was so unfamiliar that several Thais walked closer to the TV to see what was going on. It was a Hindu ceremony, not at all Buddhist. Hope the Post or some papers explains what was happening, since I was lost. HM and the queen were seated, with their children standing first in line. I recognised various politicians (no reds), then the military - all sort of forming a hollow square facing HM. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coss Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Wifey say something about marriage and coronation anniversary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Today is Coronation Day - originally took place 5 May 1950. Don't know about any marriage connection. http://sunsite.au.ac.th/thailand/special_event/coronation/index.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flashermac Posted May 5, 2010 Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 HM the King marks Coronation Day 1:14pm His Majesty the King has presided over a merit making to mark the Coronation Day at the Amarin Vinijchai Throne Hall in the Royal Grand Palace. He was accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn and members of the royal family. The ceremony was attended by Senate Speaker Prasopsuk Boondej, House Speaker Chai Chidchob, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, Privy Council president Prem Tinsulanonda, former prime ministers Banharn Silpa-archa, Gen Surayud Chulanont, Anand Panyarachun and armed forces chiefs. BP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimDidMeGood Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 If I'm not mistaken, Thai Royal ceremonies usually comprise two parts: Buddhist first and then Vedic. That's what I saw today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KimDidMeGood Posted May 5, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 5, 2010 Probably limos carrying the assorted politicians to the Brahmin ceremony. White would be the poobahs, yellow next in prominence and red the ones they didn't much like? Doesn't seem to be that, I might be wrong but it looked like the political and military official were already in place while that motorcade was proceeding to the Grand Palace. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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