Thailand is making preparations for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to be named as the country’s new king on 1 December.
The date will be 50 days since King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who spent seven decades on the throne, died at the age of 88.
His death has led to a sense of uncertainty about the country’s future, which was deepened when the prince asked that he be given time to mourn with the people before taking his father’s place.