Secretary-General Expresses Condolences on Death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej

The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon:

The Secretary-General expresses his deep condolences to the Royal Family, Government and people of Thailand on the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.  The Secretary-General acknowledges King Bhumibol’s long dedication to his country and his legacy as a unifying national leader.  He was revered by the people of Thailand and highly respected internationally.  In recognition of his work, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the United Nations Development Programme in 2006.

The Secretary-General expresses his hope that Thailand will continue to honour King Bhumibol’s legacy of commitment to universal values and respect for human rights.