King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The event has been strictly-orchestrated by the military regime that seized power in 2014.

Huge crowd assembles outside Bangkok's Grand Palace to sing the royal anthem.

Prime minister stresses that the government is working as normal with a regent in place until the crown prince assumes the throne.

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn wants to mourn with the people before assuming the monarchy after King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death.

King Bhumibol's long-anticipated passing has raised questions about the suitability of his heir.

Local television showed footage of the 88-year-old monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, swearing in dozens of judges at a reception room in Bangkok.