Press conference H.M. The King Candle Light Vigils

October 26

A press conference by K. Pornchai Jitnavasathien president of the Chiang Mai Tourism Council, was held on Oct 26 to announce; In Remembrance of H.M. The King Candle Light Vigils to be held at Thapae Gate October 29-31 from 4pm until 9pm daily. The ceremony start at 18.00 every day till lighting up the candle jar 19.19 pm. Due to the numbers expected – in their 10,000s – because many universities, organizations etc will take part, not everyone can be at Thapae Gate – therefore on Saturday 29^th people will be congregating around the moat – then at 19.19 everyone lights their candles in unison. On Sunday 30^th the same will happen but from Thapae Gate to Wat Phra Singh Everyone is encouraged to attend this event, if possible wearing black or a black ribbon. Some 80,000 candles will be provided over the weekend – however if you bring your own it would be greatly appreciated