Thailand Receives Sandalwood for Royal Funeral Ceremonies
Prachuap Khiri Khan province in Thailand has received sandalwood for use in royal funeral ceremonies. The wood will be used to construct the funeral pyre (Phra Kos Chan) and coffin (Phra Heep Chan) for Princess Bajrakitiyabha.
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