The Bangkok Post reported that yesterday, Oct. 13, His Majesty the King of Thailand passed away. He was a ham, HS1A, and had a ham station, handi-talkies on 2meters, and spoke with Thai hams. He gave his Royal Patronage to the Radio Society of Thailand. The nation and its over 200,000 licensed hams mourn his loss. 73, Charly, HS0ZCW