Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn greets royalists ahead of a candlelight vigil to remember the birthday of his father. Photo: Reuters
Thailand protests put to side as loyalists pay tribute to late King Bhumibol
- King Vajiralongkorn leads candle lighting ceremony in front of the Grand Palace to commemorate his father, who died in 2016 after reigning for seven decades
- The ceremony was one of the biggest shows of royalist support since protests surged in July
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Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn greets royalists ahead of a candlelight vigil to remember the birthday of his father. Photo: Reuters