The announcement came in a statement from the Royal Palace read on state TV Thursday, and followed a days-long outpouring of support since the king was hospitalized on October 3. He underwent medical procedures over the weekend.

The king died at 3:52 p.m. local time and passed away in a "peaceful manner," the Royal Palace said, as thousands waited outside the hospital where he lay in nervous anticipation of the news.
King Bhumibol ascended to the throne 70 years ago, making him the world's longest-reigning living monarch, before his death.
Hundreds of people had for days gathered at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital where the king was being treated, and as the sun began to set, the crowd swelled into the thousands.
They were dressed predominantly in pink -- an auspicious color believed to restore health -- and yellow, which is the color of the King, based on the fact he was born on a Monday.
Some outside the hospital said they didn't know where else to go for comfort, and many said they had hoped he would live to 120.
"I just wanted to be here and pray for my king with others," said May, a 22-year-old university student.
Many in the crowd prayed, sang the royal anthem and repeatedly shouted: "Long live the King."
The announcement, at around 7 p.m., cut through the crowd and gave way to devastated wailing and long embraces. Others stared speechlessly at their phones, sharing messages from friends and family on social media.

Ovartvoraporn Bhakchuda, a Thai woman who spoke to CNN outside the hospital, was unable to hold back her tears, saying that she hoped the news was not true.
"We lost our father today," she said.

"He is a father ... that wanted to do everything, the best thing, for his kids," she said.

"With all my heart I hope that miracle will happen. I want to believe in miracles...I still believe up until now that this is a lie."

According to the palace statement, all government buildings will fly the Thai flag at half-staff for 30 days starting October 14. And in a sign of how deeply this leader's death will be marked, all civil servants have been ordered to wear black clothing for a year as a sign of mourning, the palace said.

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