Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88, the palace announced Thursday, leaving a divided nation bereft of a rare figure of unity.
Updated: October 13, 2016, 12:00 AM
Life and death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol - in pictures
A Thai well-wisher weeps as she is comforted by others during a prayer for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on October 13, 2016. The monarch is widely revered in Thailand. Rungroj Yongrit/EPA
Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit posing with their first child Princess Ubol Ratana in April 1951. AFP
The monarch, left, and Queen Sirikit at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on October 20, 2008. Rungroj Yongrit/EPA
The Thai King taking a picture during his trip to Cambodia on July 7, 1980. Panasia/AFP
US president Barack Obama, centre, secretary of state Hillary Rodham Clinton, second left, meeting with King Bhumibol Adulyadej, second right, at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on November 18, 2012. Pete Souza, The White House/AFP
Then French president Jacques Chirac, left, speaking to the Thai king at a gala dinner at the Royal Palace in Bangkok on February 17, 2006. Remy de la Mauviniere / AFP
A Thai well-wisher weeps while praying for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on October 13, 2016. Rungroj Yongrit/EPA
An undated handout made available by the Thai Royal Bureau on June 5, 2006 showing Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej receiving flowers from a villager. Thai Royal Bureau /AFP Photo
The king, left, riding with French president Charles de Gaulle upon his arrival at Orly airport, south of Paris on October 11, 1960. AFP
An undated handout photo made available by the Thai Royal Bureau shows portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. Royal Bureau / AFP