Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88Reuters
Thai's are mourning the death of their beloved royal, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch. The government has declared one year of official mourning.
Adding on, people have been asked to wear black to express their grief, and to avoid "joyful events" for the next 30 days.
The king's body has been moved from Siriraj Hospital to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace. His son, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to become Thailand's new king.
Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said: "Once the crown prince has expressed his sadness and bereavement over his father, and once the time is appropriate, he affirms that he realizes the duties of the heir of the throne. In regards to royal duties, he will continue to do them as the crown prince. He wishes everyone understands and does not make things chaotic."
Thailand's Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha (L) and his wife Naraporn (R) pay respect after offering condolences for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
Parliament House members stand in silence to honor Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej during an special session in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
The Thai national flag flutters at half mast at the Ministry of Defence following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
Thai Royal guards march as mourners line up to enter the Grand Palace to pay respect to Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
Buddhist monks and people walk in lines to offer condolences for Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
People hold portraits of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as they sing a national anthem at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
A woman weeps after an announcement that King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died, at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
People mourn after an announcement that Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died, at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
People weep after an announcement that Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died, at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, ThailandReuters
