Thailand's King
Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70
years on the throne. He was 88. The
king was widely revered in Thailand. He was seen as a stabilising figure in a
country hit by cycles of political turmoil and multiple coups.
He had been in poor health in recent years and made few
public appearances. The king's death comes as Thailand remains under military
rule following a coup in 2014, BBC reports.
The palace had warned on Sunday that the king's health was
"not stable".
Many Thais had been wearing pink to try to bring good luck
to the ailing monarch. Hundreds of people had gathered outside the hospital
where he was being treated.
Sources: BBC
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