The number of condolence messages Thais sent vis social media surged nearly 200% in the Oct12-17 period to coincide with the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulydej, reported a Bangkok-based social media research firm. The number of condolence messages during the six days reached1.15 million,said Pawoot Pongvitayapanu, co-founder of thoth Zocial. Previously there were 2,802 messages an hour on average.