Never forgotten - Majestically adorned PINK elephants bow down to honour late Thai Queen Mother in Bangkok procession

Never forgotten - Majestically adorned PINK elephants bow down to honour late Thai Queen Mother in Bangkok procession

"11 pink-painted elephants marched through Bangkok on Thursday, leading a procession to honour the late Queen Mother Sirikit. Footage shows attendees taking pictures with the majestically adorned elephants. The animals can be seen roaring, raising their trunks, and bowing to pay respect to the late Queen Mother outside the Grand Palace. A group of mourners carrying flags and banners in traditional Thai attire marched in formation. "Today, Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and the Phra Phutthabar Foundation will join with elephant owners from all over the country who are elephant camps and elephant keepers in the name of the Kachasarn Khu Phaendin group and will bring 11 elephants from Ayutthaya Elephant Palace," elephant camp administrator Khun Khao said. The late queen’s portrait was placed high on the back of one elephant, whose gold-adorned tusks and traditional caparisons were displayed during the march. The Royal Elephant Kraal Village organised the pastel pachyderms, to mimic albino elephants, which are considered auspicious. The event comes amid an ongoing, year-long mourning period which was declared following her death in October at age 93 and was inspired by her love for the largest living land animals."

Never forgotten - Majestically adorned PINK elephants bow down to honour late Thai Queen Mother in Bangkok procession

Never forgotten - Majestically adorned PINK elephants bow down to honour late Thai Queen Mother in Bangkok procession

"11 pink-painted elephants marched through Bangkok on Thursday, leading a procession to honour the late Queen Mother Sirikit. Footage shows attendees taking pictures with the majestically adorned elephants. The animals can be seen roaring, raising their trunks, and bowing to pay respect to the late Queen Mother outside the Grand Palace. A group of mourners carrying flags and banners in traditional Thai attire marched in formation. "Today, Ayutthaya Elephant Palace and the Phra Phutthabar Foundation will join with elephant owners from all over the country who are elephant camps and elephant keepers in the name of the Kachasarn Khu Phaendin group and will bring 11 elephants from Ayutthaya Elephant Palace," elephant camp administrator Khun Khao said. The late queen’s portrait was placed high on the back of one elephant, whose gold-adorned tusks and traditional caparisons were displayed during the march. The Royal Elephant Kraal Village organised the pastel pachyderms, to mimic albino elephants, which are considered auspicious. The event comes amid an ongoing, year-long mourning period which was declared following her death in October at age 93 and was inspired by her love for the largest living land animals."

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

"The Russian Pacific Fleet corvette Gremyashchiy arrived in Colombo on Thursday to participate in the 2025 International Fleet Review (IFR), commemorating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary. Footage captures the vessel approaching the port, where it is escorted and ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. "We are honoured to call at the ports of Sri Lanka," said Senior Lieutenant Leonid Lysenko. "This time, it happened so that we've come just on the eve of the 75th anniversary, which is also a great honour for our ship, for our Fatherland." "We are honoured to represent the Russian Federation in such events. We'll do it with dignity," he emphasised. Lysenko hailed the lead vessel of Russia's Project 20385 class, describing it as 'the only hull of its kind,' equipped with advanced navigation systems and strike cruise missiles. The International Fleet Review is set to take place on November 30. Participating vessels will salute Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - a ceremonial display of maritime cooperation. The Russian warship is one of eight foreign vessels participating in the review, representing seven countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia."

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

From Russia with waves - Corvette 'Gremyashchiy' docks in Colombo for Sri Lankan Navy's 75th anniversary jubilee

"The Russian Pacific Fleet corvette Gremyashchiy arrived in Colombo on Thursday to participate in the 2025 International Fleet Review (IFR), commemorating the Sri Lanka Navy's 75th anniversary. Footage captures the vessel approaching the port, where it is escorted and ceremonially welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy. "We are honoured to call at the ports of Sri Lanka," said Senior Lieutenant Leonid Lysenko. "This time, it happened so that we've come just on the eve of the 75th anniversary, which is also a great honour for our ship, for our Fatherland." "We are honoured to represent the Russian Federation in such events. We'll do it with dignity," he emphasised. Lysenko hailed the lead vessel of Russia's Project 20385 class, describing it as 'the only hull of its kind,' equipped with advanced navigation systems and strike cruise missiles. The International Fleet Review is set to take place on November 30. Participating vessels will salute Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his role as Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces - a ceremonial display of maritime cooperation. The Russian warship is one of eight foreign vessels participating in the review, representing seven countries: Bangladesh, India, Iran, Maldives, Malaysia, Pakistan and Russia."