Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dead at 88
October 13, 2016 at 10:31 am
(This post was last modified: October 23, 2016 at 10:13 pm by account_inactive.
Edit Reason: Edited due to mod's latest notice. Opinion added.
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Not really sure what to put here. I don't really have an opinion, just sharing the news. He was the longest reigning monarch.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37643326
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37643326
Quote:Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70 years as head of state, the palace says.
The 88-year-old king was widely revered but had been in poor health in recent years, making few public appearances.
He was seen as a stabilising figure in a country hit by cycles of political turmoil and multiple coups.
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will be the new monarch, the prime minister has said.
In a televised address to the nation, Prayut Chan-ocha said Thailand would hold a one-year mourning period and that all entertainment functions must be "toned down" for a month.
Describing the king's death as "the most devastating moment for Thais", the prime minister said: "He is now in heaven and may be looking over Thai citizens from there."
