Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko paid their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace shortly after their arrival in Bangkok from Vietnam on Sunday afternoon.
The Royal couple laid wreaths and signed the book of condolence before proceeding to meet with HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Empress Michiko said in her message about the passing of the late King on October 13 that the late King was 6-7 years older than her and had treated her like a sister since she was about 20. She added that when she learned about the late King’s sickness, she hoped she had a chance to meet the late King once again.
The Emperor and the Empress are due to leave Thailand for Japan at 11 am on Monday.
(Source:ThaiVisanews)