Revered figure: Supporters of the Thai monarch displaying images of the late Bhumibol during a candle lighting ceremony at the Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok. — AP
Thousands of yellow-clad supporters greeted Thailand’s king as he led a birthday commemoration for his revered late father, the latest in a series of public appearances at a time of unprecedented challenge to the monarchy from student-led protesters.
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, accompanied by Queen Suthida, waved as he arrived at Bangkok’s Sanam Luang ceremonial ground on Saturday.
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