Undated photo shows Princess Galyani, during a ceremony in Bangkok. The only sister of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died of abdominal cancer on Wednesday at the age of 84, the royal household said. (AFP)Wednesday 02 January 2008
Radio Netherlands
Bangkok (2 January) - The formation of a new Thai government has been postponed following the death of Princess Galyani, the sister of King Bhumibol. The king's sister had been diagnosed with cancer in June. There will be a 15-day period of national mourning.
Two parties which were about to announce their support for a coalition government have delayed the announcement for the time being.
Thailand's People Power Party of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which was the big winner in the 23 December elecitions, is in the process of forming a new government.
Two parties which were about to announce their support for a coalition government have delayed the announcement for the time being.
Thailand's People Power Party of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, which was the big winner in the 23 December elecitions, is in the process of forming a new government.
