Nation in mourning
Thailand yesterday began a 30-day period of national mourning over the passing away of His Holiness the Supreme
The government yesterday extended the mourning period from 15 days announced earlier in the day to 30 days, according to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. She said that in addition to flying the flags at half-mast, state agencies and public officials were instructed to wear black for 30 days.