Thailand declares Oct 14 government holiday for mourning King Bhumibol Adulyadej

People hold portraits of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej as they sing a national anthem at the Siriraj hospital in Bangkok, Thailand, Oct 14, 2016. PHOTO: REUTERS

People shop for pictures of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej along Dinso Road in Bangkok. ST PHOTO: MARK CHEONG

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October 14, 2016 at 10:40 AM

BANGKOK (REUTERS) - Thailand's cabinet declared a government holiday on Friday (Oct 14) for mourning King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died the previous day, a cabinet spokesman told Reuters.

The Stock Exchange of Thailand, however, said it and other financial institutions would be operating as normal. The stock market opens at 10 am (11am Singapore time).

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