A look at the life and legacy of Thailand's King Bhumibol and the challenges facing his successor.
Thailand's new King Maha Vajiralongkorn assumed Thailand's throne on December 1, more than a month after the death of his father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The 64-year-old had been expected to ascend to the throne immediately, but asked for time to grieve.
He accepted the throne following an invitation from parliament formalising his accession, but the official coronation won't take place until October 2017 - after a year of mourning for King Bhumibol.
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