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Lavish funeral for Thailand's monarch

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This week a very long chapter in the history of Thailand finally drew to a close. King Bhumibol Adulyadej - who'd reigned for more than seven decades - died last year. But it's only now that his funeral's been taking place. Andrew MacGregor-Marshall is a journalist and author whose book on Thailand has been banned by the military government. He spoke to us about the late king, his funeral and his successor. (Photo: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn presides over the royal relics and royal ashes collecting ceremony at the Royal Crematorium in Sanam Luang, Bangkok. Credit: EPA)

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