Thailand names a temporary regent while nation mourns

By Lindsay Murdoch
Updated October 16 2016 - 11:18am, first published October 15 2016 - 2:09pm
Guards outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok in preparation for the arrival of the body of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Guards outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok in preparation for the arrival of the body of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Kate Geraghty
A woman faints outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok waiting for the body of the king. Photo: Kate Geraghty
A woman faints outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok waiting for the body of the king. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Women dressed in black weep outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Women dressed in black weep outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Palace guards outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok waiting for the body of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Friday. Photo: Kate Geraghty
Palace guards outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok waiting for the body of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Friday. Photo: Kate Geraghty

Bangkok: A 96-year-old retired military officer and former prime minister has been named Thailand's temporary Regent as the nation mourns the death of the world's longest-reigning monarch, King Bhumibol​ Adulyadej​.

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