Thai army personel line up a street ahead of a procession for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej from Siriraj Hospital to the royal palace in Bangkok on October 14, 2016.
Earlier in the day, Thais had also lined up for the opportunity to pour water on a portrait of the King inside the palace grounds -- a way for the masses to simulate the symbolic royal bathing of the King's body.
"This is an important moment in my country's history," said 36-year-old Anon Pairot, who was one of those that attended the public gathering.
"I wanted to be a part of it and join other Thais as we mourn our King.