The trip was sponsored by local administrative organisations so as the upcoming four more trips; November 24, December 13, January 1 and January 20.

Similarly, 18 chartered buses carrying 750 residents departed Phuket for Bangkok on Saturday morning – as part of the province’s scheme to send 3,000 representatives to pay respects to the beloved monarch. Upcoming trips were slated as November 25, December 14 and January 2.