DOCUMENTARY - King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thais were bidding a final farewell to their revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej as his funeral procession made its way through Bangkok on Friday.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88. Buddhist funeral ceremonies have been held at Bangkok’s grand palace for Thailand’s revered king Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the country began an extended period of mourning for the monarch, who ruled for 70 years.
Thousands of Thais dressed in black thronged the streets as the funeral procession made its way to the Grand Palace.
Read MoreThai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88. Buddhist funeral ceremonies have been held at Bangkok’s grand palace for Thailand’s revered king Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the country began an extended period of mourning for the monarch, who ruled for 70 years.
Thousands of Thais dressed in black thronged the streets as the funeral procession made its way to the Grand Palace.
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88
Thousands gathered at the hospital Siriraj, shouting "Long live the King".
They were dressed in pink (an auspicious color believed to restore health) and yellow, which is the color of the King.
King Bhumibol ascended to the throne 70 years ago (on 5 May 1950), making him the world's longest-reigning living monarch, before his death (13 October 2016).
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