13 Oct 2016 at 18:20

WRITER: AEKARACH SATTABURUTH

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha said he had been granted an audience with the crown prince, who told him he would like to take some time to grieve with the nation before accepting the invitation to become the new king. “His Royal Highness would like to wait for an appropriate time,” Gen Prayut said.

At 9pm on Thursday, the National Legislative Assembly acknowledged the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and its president will invite His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to…

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