Watch the practice rehearsal for the Royal Cremation khon performance

On Oct 26, over 360 people will take the stage in front of the royal pavilion to perform a khon (Thailand’s most famous masked dance performance) in honor of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Watch the video below for a glimpse into their preparations.

The Royal Cremation (Oct 25-29) will be the event of a lifetime. To help you pay your final respects, and to know how the Royal Cremation will affect life in Bangkok, we've put together this guide to the period.