In pictures: Thai king's birthday

Thousands of people have turned out in the Thai capital, Bangkok, to mark the 81st birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The monarch pulled out of his customary address to the nation on the eve of his birthday due to illness. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn said the king "was a little sick".

Hundreds gathered outside the royal palace to give alms to monks as a way of conveying their best wishes to the monarch.

Similar celebrations for the king have been held across Thailand, including in the southern province of Pattani.

The celebrations come as the Thai capital slowly returns to normal in the wake of anti-government protests that closed both of Bangkok's main airports.

Thousands of stranded tourists have begun flying out of Bangkok, but many face delays as airport operations work to get back to normal.

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