http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/thailand-wo...icials-1585574
End of Days: Rumours swirl over King Rama IX of Thailand as condition deteriorates
- The 88 year-old King has reigned Thailand since 1946 and is the world's longest currently serving monarch
- Royal Family of Thailand along with Prime Minister believed to be at ailing King's hospital bedside
- Important announcement rumour earlier cancelled to await return of Crown Prince from Germany
- All Government foreign meetings for the week have been cancelled
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BREAKING—All senior members of royal family now at Siriraj Hospital: Sirikit, Vajiralongkorn, Sirindhorn, Chulabhorn, Ubolratana
— Andrew MacGregor Marshall (@zenjournalist) October 12, 2016BREAKING—Reign of King Rama 9 definitely over. Formal announcement coming shortly, still some uncertainty whether it is death or abdication
— Andrew MacGregor Marshall (@zenjournalist) October 12, 2016British Ambassador @brijdavidson conveys best wishes for HM the King's recovery at the Grand Palace today. pic.twitter.com/sDpvp8GQtU
— UK in Thailand 🇬🇧🇹🇭 (@ukinthailand) October 12, 2016Only rumours swirling at the moment but does look like something big is expected.Quote:
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Crowds now gathering outside the hospital. Big moment in Thai history if the signs look true. The worst case scenario if the worst happens could be a civil war as Thailand has been plagued by instability. The King has acted as a glue.
I know somebody over there at the moment. Interesting times.
Thoughts?
