People brave the heat to watch broadcast of Royal Coronation

One of them, Yao Sirapong, 45, a farmer from Mukdahan province. She took a bus from Mukdahan on Friday night and considered herself lucky to have the once-in-a-lifetime chance to witness the event.
Narongdej Naksathorn, 21, a university student, said the Royal Coronation rites provided an opportunity for the young generation to take part in and study the ancient rites that have not taken place in Thailand for decades.