China mourns Thai king's passing

Presidential spokesperson Ernesto Abella, who read President Duterte's statement, said the late King Bhumibol was "not only the world's longest reigning monarch but also the guiding hand behind the emergence of Thailand as one of the most progressive countries in the whole of Asia".

Thailand mourns death of King Bhumibol Adulyade aged 88

The King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyade has died overnight raising questions about how the south east Asian nation will react to the loss of its long serving monarch.

The Passing of the King

Dr Greg Raymond discusses the potential political, strategic and economic consequences of the death of Thailand's King, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.