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The Death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand

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Bhumibol Adulyadej reigned in Thailand as Rama IX, the ninth of King of the Chakri Dynasty, for more than 70 years. The late King had been living in a hospital and in poor health for the last several years. He died October 13, 2016.

Thailand is in a year long mourning period. The King will be cremated in a huge ceremony at the end of the mourning period.

These photos are all related to His Majesty's death and the mourning period.

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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 0 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men play takraw in Chalermla Park (Graffiti Park) in Bangkok. The east wall of the park was repainted with a large mural that says "Born in the reign of King Rama 9," with the nine written in Thai script. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, was known as Rama 9. The park was repainted in his honor after his death on Oct 13.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 0 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men play takraw in Chalermla Park (Graffiti Park) in Bangkok. The east wall of the park was repainted with a large mural that says "Born in the reign of King Rama 9," with the nine written in Thai script. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, was known as Rama 9. The park was repainted in his honor after his death on Oct 13.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 0 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men play takraw in Chalermla Park (Graffiti Park) in Bangkok. The east wall of the park was repainted with a large mural that says "Born in the reign of King Rama 9," with the nine written in Thai script. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, was known as Rama 9. The park was repainted in his honor after his death on Oct 13.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 0 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men play takraw in Chalermla Park (Graffiti Park) in Bangkok. The east wall of the park was repainted with a large mural that says "Born in the reign of King Rama 9," with the nine written in Thai script. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, was known as Rama 9. The park was repainted in his honor after his death on Oct 13.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 0 BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men play takraw in Chalermla Park (Graffiti Park) in Bangkok. The east wall of the park was repainted with a large mural that says "Born in the reign of King Rama 9," with the nine written in Thai script. Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, was known as Rama 9. The park was repainted in his honor after his death on Oct 13.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A shopkeeper sets out a portrait of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man gets on his motorcycle with a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man gets on his motorcycle with a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women wearing black mourning clothes walk past a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman wearing black mourning clothes walks past a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A portrait of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand, for sale in Bangkok. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A portrait of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand, for sale in Bangkok. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A shopkeeper sets out a portrait of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man walks past a portrait of HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A shopkeeper sets out photos of the Thai royal family, including Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (foreground), who will soon be the new King. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A shopkeeper sets out photos of the Thai royal family, including Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (foreground), who will soon be the new King. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A shopkeeper sets out photos of the Thai royal family, including Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (foreground), who will soon be the new King. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A shopkeeper rolls up a portrait of Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A tourist walks past portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, and his son, HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will soon be the new King of Thailand. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father. King Bhumipol died on Oct 13.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 DECEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman in a market in Bangkok sits along a wall decorated with photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on Oct 13. Thailand's parliamentary body, the National Legislative Assembly, invited HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be king following the death of the Crown Prince's father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The invitation marked the formal beginning of the process of naming the new King, although Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn was the heir apparent and Bhumibol's appointed successor. Shops that sell royal paraphernalia are now selling new portraits of  Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn which will be displayed alongside portraits of his late father.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Buddhist monk prays for people who donated food during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People pray after they donated alms to Buddhist monks at a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the skywalk after collecting alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk through the skywalk after collecting alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People pray before donating alms to Buddhist monks at a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women take a "selfie" before donating alms to Buddhist monks at a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People pray before donating alms to Buddhist monks at a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks collect alms from people during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People wait to donate alms to Buddhist monks at a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man prays before donating juice boxes to Buddhist monks during a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks wait to start a "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks wait to start a "tak bat" or merit making ceremony in the Ratchaprasong skywalk of the Bangkok BTS system. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk past a restaurant in a tourist hotel on their way to a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 29 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk past a billboard at the Gaysorn Shopping Center in Bangkok before a special "tak bat" or merit making ceremony. The tak bat was to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. Food and other goods were given to the monks, who in turn gave the items to charities that will distribute them to Bangkok's poor. More than 100 Buddhist monks participated in the merit making ceremony. The ceremony was organized by the merchants in the Ratchaprasong Intersection, which includes some of Bangkok's most upscale shopping centers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late of Thailand during a candlelight vigil in honor of the revered monarch in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A candlelight vigil for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks lead a prayer for the late king of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks lead a prayer for the late king of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai child holds up a photo of the late king during a service in his honor in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman holds a portrait of the Late King of Thailand while she prays for His Majesty in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil023.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil022.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil021.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for the late king of Thailand in Bangkok's Chinatown. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil020.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late king of Thailand on Yaowarat Road. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil019.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late king of Thailand on Yaowarat Road. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil018.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late king of Thailand on Yaowarat Road. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil017.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People hold up portraits of the late king of Thailand on Yaowarat Road. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil016.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil015.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks prepare to lead a prayer for the late king of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil014.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks prepare to lead a prayer for the late king of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered on Yaowarat Road in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil013.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil012.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil011.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil010.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil009.jpg
  • 26 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People gather on Yaowarat Road to honor the Late King of Thailand. Thousands of people gathered in the heart of Bangkok's Chinatown to honor Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand. The event was organized by the Thai-Chinese community and included a performance by the Royal Thai Navy orchestra of music composed by the Late King, a prayer by hundreds of Buddhist monks. It concluded with a candlelight vigil. The King died after a long hospitalization on October 13. The government has declared a one year mourning period. HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Heir Apparent and Late King's son, is expected to be name the King next week. He will be known as Rama X.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ChinatownKingVigil008.jpg
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