The trip by Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse comes at a fraught time for the Thai royal family, with the monarch's eldest daughter in a coma since December.

The royals followed the coffin up the aisle, with close-up television shots showing the grief on their faces.

At the palace, the flag-draped coffin was met by Charles and all the queen's children, grandchildren and their spouses who had gathered together for the first time since their matriarch died.

The Royal Pahang Durian Produce and Pahang Agriculture Development Authority are offering the farmers a 'win-win' legislation scheme which the farmers say will leave them short-changed.