Thailand prepares for crown prince to be named as king on 1 December

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.
Read more: https://www.theguardian.com/world/2016/nov/02/thailand-crown-prince-named-king-december?source=Snapzu