You have to live in Thailand to understand the veneration and love for the late king who was a truly remarquable monarch and deserved the love and adoration of the Thai people.He was a scientist, linguist, sportsman, writer, photographer,mediator, engineer, proving outstanding in all these fields. He also a true monarch of the people and as a foreigner, I felt the same sadness at his long illness and final departure.
Well if u live in Thailand you would know how much respect the Thais had for this king. During his reign the country was in state of Extreme poverty and he lifted the nation to a high middle income country... Regardless of his controversial succession to the throne, he has done great things for his nation