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Published on January 5, 2008

The elder sister of HM the King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away at the age of 84 early Wednesday.

In response to His Majesty's instruction, royal merit-making ceremonies for the princess will continue for seven days since the day she passed away.

During the 100-day mourning period, praying ceremonies will continue at the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall from 6am to midnight every day. The funeral ensemble will perform mourning music at regular intervals.

Members of the public were allowed to pay their tributes to the princess at the Saha Thai Samakhom Pavilion inside the Grand Palace. A portrait of the Princess was placed so that mourners could show their respect for her.

There were also books in which the mourners could sign their messages for the Princess.

A total of 15,891 people signed messages at the pavilion yesterday.

The Nation