Thai govt. announces year of mourning over king’s death

The Thai government has set a mourning period of one year for the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

People are urged to join the mourning as appropriate.

In a Prime Minister's Office announcement released shortly after the Royal Household statement on Thursday evening, all public offices and educational institutes will fly flags at half mast for 30 days from Oct 14. (Bangkok Post)