Died the king of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej – Virtual Russia

• the Beloved king of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, he died in a hospital in Bangkok
• the information conveyed to the Royal Palace,
• Rama IX was 88 years old and was the longest current monarch in the world
• On the throne will replace the 64-year-old son Maha Vajiralongkorn

“His Majesty died in the hospital Siriraj,” wrote the Palace in a statement, without specifying the cause of death. Reported only that the death came about 16 hours local time (about 11 hours in Poland).

After this information, suspended the broadcasting of television programs; showed only a grey screen. In the hospital, where treating of the king, hundreds of people burst into tears, tells the AFP news Agency.

In politically skonfliktowanym society of Thailand Rama IX only has United all the inhabitants. Ascended the throne in 1946, after the unexplained death of his brother. For many Tajlandczyków Bhumibol was sole monarch, which he knew. Rama IX Thailand led to violent inversions in the country and the Communist revolution to his neighbors.

the Prime Minister and the leader of the ruling from may 2014, the junta Prayuth Chan-ocha announced that in accordance with the Constitution the heir to the throne will be Maha Vajiralongkorn. He added that the government will inform Parliament about the choice of a successor. The Parliament will convene Thursday in special session.

the Prime Minister also announced the annual mourning after the death of the monarch for the state officials, starting Friday. Prayuth also urged residents to, after 30 days you are not satisfied celebrations and events.

Thailand crying after the king Bhumibolu

In the garden in front of the hospital after dinner gathered more than a thousand people dressed in bright pink and yellow, that is a part of the monarchy. When spread the news of the death of the king, the people kneel and stranded hands for prayer.

- How Thailand will cope without you, father? said the young man.

Bhumibol in Thailand was almost the status of a demigod. It was presented as a benefactor, the father of the nation, guarantor of stability and an integral part of Thai identity. His portraits are everywhere – hanging in homes, offices, schools. This cult of personality intensified after the military coup two years ago. Increasingly orzekano punishment for crime, image of greatness that may be even 30 years in prison.

the Monarch, who was once full of energy in the last decade due to poor health retired from public life. For many months does not appear in public and within two years virtually lived in the hospital in Bangkok. He was last seen in public in January.

Bhumibol did not take votes on the unstable political situation in the country and coups in recent years. In Thailand occurred in recent years, in particular, to sharp clashes between supporters of the monarchy and popierającymi former Prime Minister Thaksina Shinawatra. In may 2014, the army launched a bloodless coup, which was aimed at the salvation of the monarchy and the protection of the political scene as the approximation of continuity.

the Future king is less known and enjoys much less reverence than the father, most of the time lived in Germany. Has a military education, which received, in particular, at the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in Australia. In recent years often replaced his father during the official ceremonies, but rarely took the voice.