An undated handout photo made available by the Thai Royal Bureau shows portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. AFP PHOTO / Royal Bureau
BANGKOK: Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died at the age of 88 after a long illness, the palace announced Thursday, ending a remarkable seven-decade reign and leaving a divided people bereft of a towering and rare figure of unity.