OPINION

A 'miniskirt' and a gracious King

News, John Brandon, Published on 05/12/2016

» On Oct 13 when His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away after his 70-year reign on the Chakri throne, I was attending a meeting with a group of Southeast Asia specialists at Ditchley Park in Oxfordshire to discuss "Asean: The Key to East Asia's Future?" Everyone knew His Majesty's passing was imminent, but despite this the feeling was surreal for the 40 individuals attending the meeting.