Still awaiting official confirmation which is likely to come via a televised statement. This was initially due at 1800 local time, now it seems more likely to be around 2000 local. There is considerable disarray among government and palace officials with many people paralysed by grief and fear. Several printed announcements are circulating but those I have seen are fake. But there is no doubt that Bhumibol Adulyadej died shortly after 1400 Bangkok time today. The news is know widely known among elite and diplomatic sources.