Japan's Emperor and Imperial Family mourn late King of Thailand

Japan's Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko are mourning the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, the Imperial Household Agency has announced. 

The Imperial Household Agency said the Emperor and the Empress have been mourning the demise of King Bhumibol since Thursday night, October 13th. The agency said they will mourn for three days. 

The Thai Royal Family and the Japanese Imperial Family have enjoyed a close relationship for more than half a century. 

The Emperor and the Empress have known His Majesty King Bhumibol since they were Crown Prince and Crown Princess of Japan. 

In the meantime, Prime Minister Shizo Abe of Japan has visited the Royal Thai Embassy in Tokyo to express his condolences and sign the condolence book.
Mời quý độc giả theo dõi VOV.VN trên

Related

Thailand: Privy Council President to take as regent
Thailand: Privy Council President to take as regent

President of the King’s Privy Council of Thailand Prem Tinsulanonda will assume regency over the country’s empty throne as Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn delays formally taking the throne.

Thailand: Privy Council President to take as regent

Thailand: Privy Council President to take as regent

President of the King’s Privy Council of Thailand Prem Tinsulanonda will assume regency over the country’s empty throne as Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn delays formally taking the throne.

Thailand, Cambodia promote border trade
Thailand, Cambodia promote border trade

The Thai Ministry of Commerce has held a meeting in Cambodia’s Battambang province to promote border trade between the two countries. 

Thailand, Cambodia promote border trade

Thailand, Cambodia promote border trade

The Thai Ministry of Commerce has held a meeting in Cambodia’s Battambang province to promote border trade between the two countries. 

Thailand prays for King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand prays for King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The body of Thailand ’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej was moved from Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace on October 14 where his funeral rites will be carried out.

Thailand prays for King Bhumibol Adulyadej

Thailand prays for King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The body of Thailand ’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej was moved from Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace on October 14 where his funeral rites will be carried out.