AP PHOTOS: Thai artisans prepare complex for king’s funeral

In this Sept. 8, 2017, photo, an artist paints a creature from ancient epics to decorate the royal crematorium and funeral complex for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej with the Grand Palace as preparations continue in Bangkok, Thailand. Thai artists and craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on an elaborate crematorium complex ahead of the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years before his death on Oct. 13, 2016. Bhumibol will be honored in an elaborate royal cremation ceremony from Oct. 25 to 29. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)