Coach Kiatisak Senamuang, right, celebrates under a portrait of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with his players after Thailand won the 2016 Suzuki Cup. Calling themselves the "athletes of the king", several Thai sports stars said in their social media posts: "The king will stay in the Thai people's hearts forever." Many said they were born during the reign of King Rama IX [King Bhumibol] and that they were "sending him to heaven". Badminton star Ratchanok Intanon posted a photo of King Bhumibol playing the sport in her Instagram account. "In remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 1927-2016," United said in a post.

Source: Bangkok Post October 26, 2017 23:03 UTC