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Thais have spotted a cloud which resembles their beloved late king - and hope it's a sign he's watching over them.

Opor Punyawong, 28, spotted the spooky scene in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand, this week and took the photo.

The stunning picture shows the outline of the late King Bhumibol as the Sun rises behind him, Opor claims.

(Image: PA)

Some Thais have taken this as a sign that, a month after his death, the king is still looking after them.

Opor said: "I was looking at the cloud and the shape was exactly like the King. I said to my friends 'look he's there'."

(Image: Opor Punyawong/Exclusivepix Media)

"We think that he was there in the clouds to show us that everything will be OK," he added. "That he is still watching over our country."

The death of the 88-year-old king on October 13 plunged the country into political uncertainty as the military junta struggled to keep control of rival factions.