The funeral began at a Bangkok temple with a Buddhist bathing rite using water bestowed by the Thai king.
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An elaborate funeral is under way for Thai billionaire and Leicester City owner, Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who, along with four others, was killed last Saturday in a helicopter crash
The royally-sponsored funeral began on Saturday at a temple in Thailand’s capital, Bangkok, where mourners included top government officials, businessmen and other public figures
The funeral began with a bathing ritual using royally-bestowed water and an eight-sided urn lent as an honour by King Maha Vajiralongkorn
The grounds of the Wat Thepsirin temple were heavily guarded by scores of security officers. White sheets were lowered to block outsiders and media from viewing the proceedings
Vichai’s body was flown to Thailand on Friday in advance of the official ceremony, which lasts until November 9. The body will be preserved for 100 days before being cremated
Most of Leicester City players plan to travel to Bangkok for the funeral after their match with Cardiff City on Saturday
“It’s a very difficult time for his family and I’m here to show support,” said Kiattisak Senamuang, a former Thai national football team coach and player
