Thailand mourns the death of King Bhumibol

A symbol of stability in the country, revered King Bhumibol passed away yesterday at the age of 88. He is known as the world's longest reigning monarch.

Thais walk in line as they head for a bathing ceremony for deceased Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand on October 14th. (Photo | AP) 

Grieving Thais went to work dressed mostly in black on Friday morning, after the palace announced the death of their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (Photo | AP)

Mourners pour holy water into a bowl as part of a bathing ceremony for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Grand Palace in Bangkok. (Photo | AP)

A Thai woman weeps as she holds on to a portrait of King Bhumibol in a line to offer condolences for the king at Grand Palace. (Photo | AP)

People sign a book of condolences for late King Bhumibol at the Thailand Embassy in Tokyo. (Photo | AP)

Buddhist monks and Thais line up to offer condolences. (Photo | AP)

A Thai woman is overcome with emotion upon hearing the news and is assisted at Siriraj Hospital where Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej was being treated in Bangkok. (Photo | AP)

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (second right) and Queen Sirikit survey the rice crop made possible by a Royal Irrigation Project. (Photo | AP)

Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his dog Thong Daeng observe the water level of the Chao Phraya river at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok. (Photo | AP)

Thais pray behind portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital where he was being treated. (Photo | AP)