Prime Minister Shinzo Abe was one of the first world leaders to pay tribute to Thailand¡¯s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death was announced late Thursday.
As weeping mourners massed outside the Bangkok hospital where the king died, Abe issued a statement praising the king¡¯s achievements during his 70 years on the throne, a period that saw millions lifted out of poverty.
¡°As a spiritual support for the people, his majesty has led Thailand¡¯s remarkable development and advancement of the people¡¯s living standards,¡± Abe said.
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