Thais living in Macau offered their prayers and condolences over the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 88, who died on Thursday after seven decades as Thailand’s head of state, at a temporary shrine at the Association of Thais in Macau yesterday.

About 50 Thais, almost all dressed in black as a sign of mourning, gathered at the association in Rua do Abreu Nunes yesterday at about 6:30 p.m., to sing and pray for the late king.

Anaknong Wechsil, a domestic helper who has lived in Macau for three decades, told The Macau Post Daily, with her eyes glittering with tears, that the monarch’s death was a great loss to all Thais, and even to the world. 

Association of Thais in Macau President Orawon Charunongkran (centre), Secretary Porntip Suds da Rocha (third from left) and their fellow members pose in front of a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the association yesterday. 

Thais gather opposite the Association of Thais in Macau in Rua de Abreu Nunes yesterday, singing a song of their late monarch.

Anaknong Wechsil, a Thai working as a domestic helper in Macau, poses at the Association of Thais in Macau yesterday. Photos: Debby Seng

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