English Premier League champions Leicester City visit Thai king’s palace

 

English Premier League champions Leicester City on Thursday paid a visit to Thai monarch, king Bhumibol Adulyadej at his Bangkok’s glittering Grand Palace and signed a well-wishing book for 88-year-old who ascended the throne 70 years ago and is the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
Though the squad, led by manager Claudio Ranieri, did not meet the king but took time out to gathered with thousands of tourists at one of Bangkok’s top spots for visitors.

The Thai-owned club are on an end-of-season tour to celebrate their Premier League trophy they won by a 10-point margin.
Club owner Vichai Srivaddhanaprabha, who led the group to the Grand Palace, said on he hoped the lessons learned by Leicester in their stunning season could serve to help Thailand’s national team to a similar success.
“We want to help Thailand go to the World Cup,” said Vichai, who bought the club in 2010.
“Thailand can be at the top, just like Leicester City.”
While at the Grand Palace, Vichai placed the Premier League trophy on a flower-decked table in front of an alter dedicated to the king, flanked by his son Aiyawatt and Ranieri.

The team will later hold a victory parade in central Bangkok.