Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70 years on the throne, the palace says.

Dân chúng túc trực trước bệnh viện Siriraj, nơi Quốc vương Bhumibol qua đời (13/10/2016) Source: AAP

Thai Australians will gather at Buddhist temples around the country tonight to mourn the loss of their homeland's long-time king.

Academics and diplomats are remembering a man they found was always well in touch with the Thai people.

His death after seven decades on the throne has left a gaping hole in the country's psyche.