Thailand begins royal cremation for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

<p><span style="line-height: 1.42857;">Hundreds of thousands of Thais have lined the streets of Bangkok to pay their last respects to the late king.</span><br></p><p>A symbolic funeral urn was taken by chariot to the cremation site, in a procession marked by drums, flute music and an artillery salute, as the main part of a five-day funeral ceremony.</p><p>Many buildings are draped in yellow marigolds, while crowds of mourners are dressed in black as a mark of respect.</p><p>The revered king Bhumibol Adulyadej died in October 2016 aged 88.</p>