King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand died on 13 October 2016 after a long illness. Following his death, many sovereign countries and organisations sent a message of condolences.
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Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha made a speech following the king death in a national mourning announcement:
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: President Ellen Johnson Sirleaf had sent two separate messages of consolation to the Governments and Peoples of the Kingdom of Thailand and the Republic of Haiti. President Sirleaf stated: "It is with profound shock and deep sorrow that we have learned of the death news of His Royal Highness Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of the Kingdom of Thailand". : King Mohammed VI sent a message of condolences to Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. In his message, the King extended his sincere condolences and deep feelings of sympathy and compassion to the Crown Prince, the Thai Royal Family and the friendly Thai people in these painful circumstances. Adding that he recalled the qualities of the late King of Thailand, who devoted his life to serve his country and his people with dedication, loyalty and selflessness, working with wisdom and foresight in the development of the Kingdom of Thailand and its stability. : President Muhammadu Buhari condoled with the royal family, government and people of Thailand on the death of their king, Bhumibol Adulyadej. President Buhari, in a statement, extolled the monarch's extraordinary and committed leadership to his people over a period of seven decades. The president noted the deceased's exceptional stewardship which saw Thailand emerged as one of Southeast Asia's leading economies. He said the "highly revered monarch will be long remembered for his towering role and dedication to improving the lives and aspirations of the Thai people". : President James Michel expressed his condolences to Prime Minister Prayut and said “The king was highly regarded as a unifying father figure with a towering presence. As well an influential and revered figure that commanded the respect of the Thai people as well as the world. The King was prominently engaged in championing democracy over the country he governed with justice, pride and devotion to his people and remained unhinged, being loyal and benevolent in his humble ways to the very end”. : President Jacob Zuma has extended condolences to the people of Thailand following the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. In a statement, the President said "The South African government extends its most sincere condolences to the government and people of the Kingdom of Thailand in this moment of sadness and grief". He also added that during King Adulyadej's tenure, he became a unifying father figure and rare source of stability. In all the 70 years as King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol worked to serve his people, and was regarded as close to divine by the Thais".