December date plan for ascension, say sources

Thailand is making preparations for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne on Dec 1, two senior military sources with knowledge of the matter said.

The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct 13 at the age of 88 has plunged the nation of 67 million people into a year of mourning.

News of the December timeframe follows the prince's departure for Germany at the weekend where he had personal business to attend to, one senior military source told Reuters, adding that the prince would return in November.