Thais endure tropical sun and downpours to witness King's funeral

Thousands of black-clad mourners are gathering in the historic royal quarter of Thailand's capital to bid farewell to King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Some had been waiting for one or two days in relentless tropical heat and torrential downpours to enter the cordoned-off area that will be the focal point for five days of ceremonies and processions including Bhumibol's cremation on Thursday evening.