King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is dead.
The King Adulyadej’s death throws politically turbulent Thailand into uncertainty. His son and heir apparent, the 63-year old Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to become Thailand’s new king.
The cause of the King’s death was not stated in a statement released by the Palace. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was 88 at the time of his death and had ruled over Thailand for 70years.
