Women at a prayer gathering for King Bhumibol Adulyadej before his death was announced. Many citizens had taken to wearing pink, which is considered an auspicious colour Rungroj Yongrit/EPAThailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died in hospital. “His Majesty has passed away at Siriraj Hospital peacefully,” it said, adding that he died at 3.52pm (9.52am UK time). King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was 88, had reigned since 1946 Damir Sagolj/ReutersHis son and heir apparent, the 63-year old Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to become Thailand’s new king. Earlier General Prayuth Chan-ocha, head of the ruling junta and prime minister, had cancelled an evening engagement and an imminent trip…

Source: The Times October 13, 2016 11:01 UTC