Thai King Adulyadej, world's longest reigning monarch dies
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest reigning monarch, died aged 88 on Thursday, the Thai Royal Palace confirmed in a statement. The king had been a unifying figure in the country that had seen more than a dozen military coups since he came to power 70 years ago. The 64-year-old Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn is the heir-apparent.