A staff member at a memorabilia shop demonstrates a portrait of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn for sale in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 30, 2016. The Thai parliament said on Tuesday that Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is to become the king of Thailand during a televised meeting. In Bangkok, some shops have begun selling portraits of the crown prince even ahead of his formal ascension to the throne. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)