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Image of Asia: Selecting lockets to honour late Thai king

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People buy lockets with the image of the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Oct. 25, 2016. King Bhumibol died on Oct. 13 at age 88. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

In this photo by Sakchai Lalit, people buy lockets with the image of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok. The king’s death after a reign of 70 years has triggered an intense outpouring of grief in Thailand, and people have been quick to purchase items or partake in activities such as alms-giving to honour his memory. Bhumibol died on Oct. 13 at age 88.

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