PM Modi makes surprise stopover in Thailand to pay homage to late king
En route to Japan for a 3-day visit, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday made a surprise stopover in the Thai capital to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness.
Prime Minister Modi laid wreath and pay final respects to the late King Bhumibol, whose body is lying in state at the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok.
Modi was received at the airport by Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termpittayapaisith.
Bhumibol, the world's longest ruling monarch, died aged 88 on October 13. He was adored by many of his subjects and seen as an anchor of stability in a kingdom rocked by turbulent
politics.
A one-year mourning period had been announced in Thailand following the monarch's death.
News Nation Bureau | Updated : 10 November 2016, 01:07:35 PM
PM Modi lands in Thai capital Bangkok
Enroute to Japan, PM Modi made a surprise stopover to Bangkok to pay homage to late king Bhumibol Adulyadej
PM Narendra Modi was received at the airport by officials
PM Narendra Modi was received at the airport by Thai Transport Minister Arkhom Termipittayapaisith
PM Modi arrives at Dusit Maha Prasat at the Grand Palace
PM Modi arrives at Dusit Maha Prasat at the Grand Palace to pay his respects before mortal remains of the 9th king.
PM Modi pays tribute to one of Asia's tallest leaders to the mortal remains of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
PM Modi pays tribute to one of Asia's tallest leaders to the mortal remains of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
PM Narendra Modi inscribes a message of condolence at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
PM Narendra Modi inscribes a message of condolence at the Grand Palace in Bangkok
PM Narendra Modi lays wreath, pays respects to the mortal remains of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
PM Narendra Modi lays wreath, pays respects to the mortal remains of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.