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Thais Mourn Death of Revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej

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he people of Thailand are mourning the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, their head of state for 70 years and the world’s longest-reigning monarch. An emotional crowd held a late-night vigil in Bangkok for the king, who died on Thursday aged 88. His body is to be moved to the city’s Emerald Temple later on … Read more

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies At 88

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Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, has died after 70 years on the throne, the palace says. The king, 88, was widely revered in Thailand. He was seen as a stabilising figure in a country hit by cycles of political turmoil and multiple coups. He had been in poor health in recent years … Read more