Shortage of mourning garments looms

SHOPS are running out of mourning clothes in Thailand after the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Crowds of mourners have taken to the streets and are snapping up black clothes, with prices doubling.

Officials are helping factories ensure supplies and told shops not to hike prices.

People were urged to delay buying black clothes until factories had caught up.

Profiteers face fines of up to 140 000 baht (about R56 000) and seven years in jail. —