Thailand is preparing for a once in a lifetime event. The death of a king. Thailand’s much revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej is said to be lying close to death in Siriraj Hospital, Bangkok, incapable of performing his role as head of state.
Members of the Thailand royal family including Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya, and Princess Chulabhorn Walailak, along with the Thai cabinet are reportedly at the King’s bedside. Thailand Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha this afternoon abruptly canceled an official engagement in Chonburi and returned to Bangkok by helicopter due to ‘an urgent matter’.