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One-year mourning period set
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One-year mourning period set

published : 13 Oct 2016 at 19:29

The government has set a mourning period of one year for the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

People are urged to join the mourning as appropriate. 

In a Prime Minister's Office announcement released shortly after the Royal Household statement on Thursday evening, all public offices and educational institutes will fly flags at half mast for 30 days from Oct 14, 2016.

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