~ Thais mourn revered king’s sister ~
The elder sister of Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died of abdominal cancer at the age of 84.
Princess Galyani Vadhana died early on Wednesday morning in the Bangkok hospital where she had been receiving treatment since June last year.
An academic specialising in French literature, the princess was involved in health, education and arts projects.
Her funeral will be held at the Grand Palace and a 100-day mourning period has been declared.
King Bhumibol visited his sister on an almost daily basis as her condition worsened.
In October, the 80-year-old monarch was admitted to the same hospital for three weeks after suffering from inadequate blood flow to the brain, triggering acute public concern.
The world’s longest-serving monarch, King Bhumibol is viewed by Thais as a key source of national unity and stability.
Refer : BBC
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