PM reassures on smooth succession after funeral

The crown prince opts to wait until after his father's burial to ascend to the throne

Thailand has sought to dispel any concern about a royal succession after Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn said he would delay his ascension to the throne while he mourns his father, and the government stressed on Sunday its was working as normal.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej died on Thursday after seven decades on the throne. He was 88.