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Thousands of mourners stood alongside the streets of Bangkok for the funeral procession of the late King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej on Friday, who was the world's longest reigning monarch, as his body was transferred from the hospital to the Grand Palace. Thousands of Thai citizens, dressed in black to show their respect, watched the funeral procession drive by. Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha announced on Thursday that King Bhumibol Adulyadej died 88 in Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital at the age of 88 years old. Hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital to pray for the king in the days leading up to his death after news of his deteriorating health became public. Many in the crowd broke down in tears once the announcement of his death was made. Prime Minister Chan-ocha informed the Thai people that the king's successor would be Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and announced that Thailand would hold a one-year period of mourning, reducing entertainment-related events and activities for one month.. The Crown Prince is the only son of King Bhumidol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.
Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's second son visits a Bangkok temple during his surprise first trip back to the kingdom in more than two decades. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, 42, has spent most of his life abroad following his parent's divorce in the 1990s. IMAGES
Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn meets world leaders attending APEC summit in Bangkok. High profile guests include China’s Xi Jinping and U.S.Vice President Kamala Harris. IMAGES
Devastated families in Thailand gather for the cremation of their loved ones, killed in a nursery massacre that claimed 36 lives -- including those of 24 children. The kingdom has been stunned by the tragedy in northeastern Na Klang province, one of the worst mass killings in its history, with flags at half-mast and King Maha Vajiralongkorn visiting the families of the victims. IMAGES
Buddhist funeral rites and prayers for victims begin in Na Klang, starting three days of mourning for the victims of one of the country's worst ever mass killings. A former police officer killed 24 children -- 21 boys and three girls -- and 12 adults. Most died from a combination of knife wounds and gunshots, according to police investigators. IMAGES
Bangkok, Jun 22 (EFE/EPA).- 22 pro-democracy activists, including five prominent leaders Parit Chiwarak, Panusaya Sithijirawattanakul, Jatupat Boonpattararaksa, Anon Nampa and Panupong Jadnok, went on trial on charges of insulting the monarchy under the section 112 of the Thai criminal code, and for their roles in anti-government protests in September 2020. (Camera: NARONG SANGNAK).SHOT LIST: THAI PRO-DEMOCRACY ACTIVISTS ARRIVE TO ATTEND TRIAL AT THE CRIMINAL COURT IN BANGKOK, THAILAND.