Thailandispreparingtobidfarewelltothecountry'sreveredformerruler,KingBhumibolAdulyadej,morethanayearafterhedied.Aboutaquarterofamillionpeopleareexpectedtoattend
Mr Kris Sombut, an English-speaking volunteer, stands at Sanam Luang's main gate in central Bangkok helping to direct traffic for locals and tourists arriving at the site.