'Long live the king': Thailand mourns death of beloved king Bhumibol

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, long a unifying figure in politically fractious Thailand, died Thursday and uncertainty over the succession quickly arose as his crown prince reportedly sought a delay in taking over.

Thai well-wishers mourn King Bhumibol Adulyadej after the announcement of his death at the Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand (AAP)

Thai well-wishers mourn King Bhumibol Adulyadej after the announcement of his death at the Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, Thailand (AAP) Source: AAP

作为世界上在任最长的君主,普密蓬于1946年继承皇位。在过去的数年里,普密蓬多次入院,最近的报告显示,他的健康状况并不稳定。

泰国王室通过电视台公布消息,并播出普密蓬生前的片段:
“泰国第九任国王与世长辞,他此前在诗丽拉吉医院接受治疗....正如皇宫所宣布的消息..他已尽可能的接受了救治,但最终还是离去。他于10月13日15时在诗丽拉吉医院非常平静的离去。”

王室声明指,普密蓬自2014年起健康欠佳,一直未有好转,于当地时间星期四下午3时52分离世,所有王室成员陪伴。

在曼谷诗丽拉吉医院外祈福的民众,很多人知道消息后痛哭,甚至晕倒。
 A Thai well-wisher weeps as she is comforted by others during a prayer for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (AAP)
A Thai well-wisher weeps as she is comforted by others during a prayer for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. (AAP) Source: AAP
泰国总理巴育宣布为国王普密蓬哀悼一年,公务员戴孝一年。他敦促市民不要在未来的30天内举行庆祝活动。泰国所有政府建筑和学校在30天内也降半旗致哀。

泰国总理巴育表示,觐见王储时,王储暂缓登基。国会特别会议亦未正式要求王储登基。

美国和中国都对泰王逝世深表哀悼,并赞掦普密蓬为泰国发展努力不懈。

普密蓬于1927年在美国出生,二战后回国,1946年登基。

普密蓬长期积极参与国政,深得国民爱戴,但也有批评不满他令王权复僻。他近年健康转差,甚少露面,并缺席登基70周年庆典。

泰总理巴育表示,国民要保持警觉,强调注意国家安全。巴育已经下令军方加派人手部署重要地点。





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