Thais mourn death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Media captionJonathan Head looks back at the reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The people of Thailand are mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, who died on Thursday aged 88.

An emotional crowd held a late-night vigil in Bangkok, and black-clad crowds are now lining the streets.
The king's body will be taken to the city's Emerald Temple later on Friday. The official mourning will last a year.
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is expected be the new monarch, but has asked for a delay in succession.

Image caption Thousands have lined the streets of Bangkok for the funeral procession

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Image caption Thais who have known the king as a stable point amid years of upheaval have been left shocked by his death

The cabinet has declared Friday a government holiday, and flags are to fly at half-mast for the next 30 days.
The government has also asked for people to wear black, and avoid "joyful events" during this period.
News websites have turned their pages black and white, while tributes have been paid by leaders around the world.
One person in Bangkok told the Associated Press: "There is no word to explain my feeling right now."
"I lost one of the most important people in my life. I feel like I haven't done enough for him. I should have done more," said Gaewkarn Fuangtong.
Thousands of mourners are filling the streets of Bangkok to await the king's funeral procession. His body will be moved from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace on Friday afternoon.
The Crown Prince will conduct the bathing ceremony of the king's body - a traditional Thai Buddhist funeral rite - on Friday evening, said palace officials.

 Culled from BBC News