On 12 October 2017, the Royal Thai Embassy in Kuwait held an event for the Thai community who have registered as volunteers for the Royal Cremation Ceremony for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Under the initiative of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, each volunteer receives a polo shirt, scarf, armband, cap and volunteer card to be used during the Ceremony.