Reactions to the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha addressed the nation in a speech:[2] His Majesty the King brought people from their hopelessness to their determination, security and courage to cope with obstacles.

I pray that, as a fitting tribute to the late King's legacy of wisdom, strength and fidelity, all Thais may work together to further the path of peace, and I willingly invoke upon all who mourn his passing the consolation of divine blessings".

[83] The 14th Dalai Lama conveyed his condolences to Queen Sirikit, recalling "the honor of meeting the late King during his first visit to Thailand in 1967", to whom the Thai people regarded "as a source of hope and inspiration for more than 70 years".

Following the funeral procession on 14 October 2016, the channels continued to air the pooled tribute content until midnight local time, after which they were allowed to resume regular programming in colour.

[86][55] At the time of the announcement, hundreds of Thais were gathered at Siriraj Hospital, where the king died, wearing pink or yellow (the latter colour representing the monarchy) and displaying his pictures.

[89] Following the announcement, thousands lined the streets of the capital for the funeral processions, with many wearing mourning black and others publicly crying.

[1][90][91] Rural Thais were given free transport to sign their condolences as a queue formed at the Grand Palace, and the government set up a telephone hotline for mourners.