Bangkok:A ceremonial fan, known as the glass fan, is used during the royal cremation ceremony to shield the fire. This decorative object resembles the ceremonial fan of high-ranking Buddhist monks and is crafted from wood, featuring traditional Thai patterns through carved and gilded techniques.
According to Thai News Agency, the fan includes a distinctive rice-grain-shaped mound at its center and is affixed to a long, cylindrical wooden handle. The handle's end, shaped like a lotus bud, originally held an oil lamp with a wick for illumination, which has since been replaced with a light bulb or round lamp in the era of electricity.
During both the royal cremation and funeral ceremonies, figures of angels dressed in traditional Thai attire are placed around the royal crematorium. These figures, seated with knees bent on a platform, hold and support fire-candles upright to decorate and illuminate the area at night.