Thais mark one year since King Bhumibol's death

Thais across the country marked the first anniversary Friday of the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej with prayers and religious ceremonies.A number of ceremonies were arranged in Bangkok and provincial areas, including at the capital's Siriraj Hospital, where the king had undergone medical treatment and where he died. Black-clad mourners joined an alms-offering ceremony along the street toward the hospital.Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and other Cabinet members attended religious ceremonies early Friday to remember the king.The government has encouraged people to observe a moment of sile…READ FULL ARTICLE