PM Lee visits Thailand to pay respects to late King Bhumibol

Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong on Friday (Oct 21) paid his respects to the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the Grand Palace.

Mr Lee also laid a wreath at the Royal Urn in the Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall and signed the book of condolences, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said. King Bhumibol died on Oct 13 at the age of 88.  

He was not able to meet Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-ocha though, due to "last-minute scheduling difficulties". He was to meet his Thai counterpart to express his condolences on the passing of the late king, the Prime Minister's Office had said earlier. 

In a Facebook post after the king's death, Mr Lee wrote that King Bhumibol was much beloved and revered by his people, and had dedicated himself to his country and improving his people's lives. 

Mr Lee was accompanied by Mrs Lee and officials from the Ministry of Foreign Affairs during his visit.