Black and white broadcasts in respect of HM the King’s passing

Last night, following the news of HM the King’s passing, television channels, including international satellite networks, have been replaced with black and white palace broadcasts.

According to national spokesman Lt. Gen. Sansern Kaewkamnerd, all Thai TV network programs have been suspended for the next month. Instead, they will show a prepared rolling state media program.

International news networks, such as BBC, CNN, and Al Jazeera, were replaced as well with the same programing.

People will be unable to receive independent news from watching TV for the next month. Thai newspapers will still be publishing their own material, but without color.

People will still be able to access the internet. Major Thai language websites, like Pantip, have gone monochrome as well to show their respects, reported Bangkok Post.



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