The death of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej will not affect plans to hold a general election in 2017, media reported Oct. 17, dismissing speculation that the military government would delay the poll as the country enters a year of mourning.
Thais flocked to the Grand Palace in Bangkok to pay their respects to the beloved king, who died Oct. 13 after 70 years on the throne. (Reuters)
タイメディアは国王死去による国政への影響に関し、総選挙の実施は予定通りと報じた。
The Japan Times ST: October 28, 2016