Just heard brief mention of death of King's sister ... I have no other details.

Reuters report at 12:44am GMT / 7:44am Thailand here:

Thailand mourns death of revered king's sister

Bangkok Post reports published in the last few minutes here:

King's sister dies

quote:

Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the beloved sister of His Majesty the King, has died after a length illness at Siriraj Hospital, the Royal Household Bureau has announced. The princess passed away at 02:54 Wednesday morning.

Accomplished Princess
Princess of an era


The Nation reports here:

HRH Princess Galyani passes away
Government officials to wear black for 15 days
Government offices to lower flag for 15 days
The sister of two kings

Slideshow: In memory of HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana


Flags throughout the city here are at half mast, all Thai TV channels are screening tributes and TV presenters, government officials and others alike are wearing black.