Why Thai Flags At Half Mast For The Last Week?

[haveaniceday]

Topic says it all.

I was thinking maybe chopper crashes.

I think HM King sister passed away recently.

Thanks

[KhunBENQ]

Maybe this mourning?

Not a sister of the King, but on July 27th:

"HRH Princess Bejraratana, the only child of King Vajiravudh, Rama VI, and Queen Suvadhana, died yesterday afternoon at Siriraj Hospital aged 85."

[haveaniceday]

Maybe, more than likely the reason. Thanks.

[mca]

Although a Thai teacher I know insisted it was the wife of HMK Rama 6 who had died which, although just about feasible was highly unlikely as I pointed out.

[simon43]

My wife tells me that it is indeed due to the passing of HRH Princess Bejraratana. I cannot recall seeing any Thai news or reports about this.

Simon

[soundman]

News story here.

Topic closed as no further discussion, speculation necessary.