Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (image left) leaves the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, Thailand on November 7. The 79-year-old King is the world's longest reigning monarch, and had been recovering in hospital since October 13 after suffering a blood clot in his brain. 

Inset: Thai Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn sits on the royal barge on the Chao Phraya river during celebrations on November 5 held to celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's coming 80th birthday

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