Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a revered
and unifying figure who embodied the nation in
his 70-year reign, has died aged 88.
The announcement came in a statement from the
Royal Palace read on state TV Thursday, and
followed a days-long outpouring of support since
the king was hospitalized on October 3. He
underwent medical procedures over the weekend.
The king died at 3:52 p.m. local time and
passed away in a “peaceful manner,” the Royal
Palace said, as thousands waited outside the
hospital where he lay in nervous anticipation of
the news.
King Bhumibol ascended to the throne 70 years
ago, making him the world’s longest-reigning
living monarch, before his death.
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a revered
and unifying figure who embodied the nation in
his 70-year reign, has died aged 88.
The announcement came in a statement from the
Royal Palace read on state TV Thursday, and
followed a days-long outpouring of support since
the king was hospitalized on October 3. He
underwent medical procedures over the weekend.
The king died at 3:52 p.m. local time and
passed away in a “peaceful manner,” the Royal
Palace said, as thousands waited outside the
hospital where he lay in nervous anticipation of
the news.
King Bhumibol ascended to the throne 70 years
ago, making him the world’s longest-reigning
living monarch, before his death.
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