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FILE - In this May 5, 1950, file photo, twenty-two-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in traditional Thai dress, is borne on a palanquin by members of the royal household after his coronation, crowning himself Rama the 9th, in Bangkok, Thailand. Seven decades ago, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, then 22, was crowned in ceremonies replete with ancient rituals that will be seen again when his son King Maha Vajiralongkorn ascends the throne on Saturday, May 4, 2019, as King Rama X. (AP Photo/Charles P. Gorry, File)

AP Was There: 1950 Coronation of Thailand’s King Bhumibol

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FILE - In this May 12, 2017, file photo, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn addresses the audience at the royal ploughing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand. Three days of elaborate centuries-old ceremonies begin Saturday, May 4, 2019, for the formal coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has been on the throne for more than two years. What Vajiralongkorn - also known as King Rama X, the 10th king of the Chakri dynasty - will do with the power and influence that venerated status confers is still not clear. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power

By GRANT PECK - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 12, 2017, file photo, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn addresses the audience at the royal ploughing ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand. Three days of elaborate centuries-old ceremonies begin Saturday, May 4, 2019, for the formal coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has been on the throne for more than two years. What Vajiralongkorn - also known as King Rama X, the 10th king of the Chakri dynasty - will do with the power and influence that venerated status confers is still not clear. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

AP Photos: The path to coronation for Thailand’s king

By The Associated Press - Associated Press

Thai king makes 3 appointments to his advisory council

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The ceremonial urn of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej arrives at the crematorium during the funeral procession as royal crematorium is seen in the background in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017. Tearful Thais clad in black mourned on Bangkok's streets or at viewing areas around the nation Thursday as elaborate funeral ceremonies steeped in centuries of royal tradition were held for King Bhumibol Adulyadej following a year of mourning. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej funeral: Thailand grieves in elaborate final goodbye

By Tassanee Vejpongsa and Stephen Wright - Associated Press

A Thai mourner holds up the portrait of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej near Grand Palace to take part in the Royal Cremation ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2017. Thailand on Wednesday began an elaborate five-day funeral for King Bhumibol with his son, the new monarch, performing Buddhist merit-making rites in preparation for moving Bhumibol's remains to a spectacular golden crematorium. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej funeral begins in Thailand

By Tassanee Vejpongsa - Associated Press

Thai artists and craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on an elaborate crematorium complex ahead of the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years before his death on Oct. 13, 2016. Bhumibol will be honored in an elaborate royal cremation ceremony from Oct. 25 to 29. (Associated Press)

Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand King, set for cremation year after death

By Richard S. Ehrlich - Special to The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 4, 2007 file photo, Prince performs during the halftime show at the Super Bowl XLI football game at Dolphin Stadium in Miami. Widely acclaimed as one of the most inventive and influential musicians of his era with hits including "Little Red Corvette," ''Let's Go Crazy" and "When Doves Cry," he was found dead at his home on Thursday, April 21, 2016, in suburban Minneapolis, according to his publicist. He was 57. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara, File)

Final goodbye: Roll call of some of those who died in 2016

By Bernard McGhee - Associated Press

FILE - In this July 5, 1960, file photo, Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, right, plays the saxophone during a jam session with legendary jazz clarinetist Benny Goodman, left, drummer Gene Krupa, second left, and trombonist Urbie Green in New York. Aside from his kingly duties _ and they were immense _ Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej took time out during his 70-year reign to compose music (and jam with some of the world's jazz legends), build sailing craft (and win an international yachting race), paint surrealistic oils and have some 20 patents registered for an assortment of inventions. (Bureau of the Royal Household via AP, File)

Thailand’s late king also artist, jazz musician, inventor

By DENIS D. GRAY - Associated Press

People wait to sign a book of condolences for late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Thailand Embassy in Tokyo, Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. People across Thailand wept in grief Thursday after the palace announced the death of their beloved King Bhumibol, the nation's unifying figure and the world's longest-reigning monarch. He was 88. (AP Photo/Koji Sasahara)

The Latest: Thais grieve for late king as a beloved father

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Mourners pray while waiting to offer condolences to late Thai King Bumibol Adulydej at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, Oct. 14, 2016. Thailand was predominantly dressed in black on Friday as officials announced a public holiday following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (AP Photo/Kittinun Rodsupan)

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej body at Grand Palace for people to pay respects

By Vijay Joshi and Todd Pitman - Associated Press

Thais hold portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital where the king is being treated in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. Thais chanted prayers Wednesday as the country's stock market and currency tumbled and the prime minister canceled an overseas trip amid concerns about long-ailing King Adulyadej's health. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thailand’s tourism likely to weather king’s mourning period

By TODD PITMAN - Associated Press

In this Aug. 4, 2006, file photo,Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej holds a camera as he waves while leaving Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. Thailand's Royal Palace said on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016, that Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand dies at 88, was soft-spoken anchor for 70 years

By Denis D. Gray and Todd Pitman - Associated Press

A Thai woman puts her hands together in prayer at Siriraj Hospital where Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej was being treated in Bangkok, Thailand, Thursday, Oct. 13, 2016. Thailand's Royal Palace said King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88. (AP Photo/Wason Wanichakorn)

The Latest: South Korea says king was father of Thailand

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In this photo released by Thai Spokesman Office, Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha speaks after he accepted a written royal command issued by King Bhumibol Adulyadej certifying his appointment as the country's 29th premier in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Aug. 25, 2014. Thailand's junta leader, who seized power in a military coup three months ago, officially assumed his new post as prime minister on Monday following the endorsement from the country's monarch. (AP Photo/Thai Spokesman Office)

Thai junta leader assumes prime minister post

By THANYARAT DOKSONE - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 18, 2014 file photo, Commander-in-Chief of the Royal Thai Army Gen. Prayuth Chan-ocha, front, rides on a jeep after inspecting the troops to celebrate the Thai Armed Foces Day at a military barrack on the outskirts of Bangkok, Thailand. The general who led the military takeover of Thailand is known as an ardent defender of the monarchy, an adversary of the former prime minister at the center of the nation’s political crisis, and a prickly personality prone to snap at unwanted questions. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong, File)

Thailand coup leader a strong defender of monarchy

By GRANT PECK - Associated Press

Thai-born American Joe Gordon answers a reporter's question upon his arrival at a criminal court in Bangkok on Thursday, Dec. 8, 2011. (AP Photo/Apichart Weerawong)

American sentenced to prison for insulting Thai royals

By Alisa Tang and Vee Intarakratug - Associated Press

Residents wade through a flooded street beneath portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit in the Rangsit district on the outskirts of Bangkok. Water has been a virtual obsession for the king for the past four decades. Flooding this year is the worst it's been in 50 years. (Associated Press)

In Thailand, a battle royal with floodwaters

By Denis D. Gray - Associated Press

Tiger to give back, play 1-day event in Thailand

By ASSOCIATED PRESS - Associated Press