Bhumibol Adulyadej is dying

Thai people need to prepare themselves for a big shock. Their king is dying. He's on a saline drip, with serious breathing problems, the same health problems which the BBC reported him as having last December when the Thai king missed his traditional birthday speech.

Thai people know their monarch is dying, despite the Thai media's effort to cover it all up. It's only a question of time. If the Thai king makes it through the next 48 hours it will be a miracle, that's the opinion of most Thais in forums and chats.

Let's wait and see.