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Thais bear tropical sun, downpours to witness king's funeral
October 25, 2017 11:27 am
Some had lined up for a day or two to enter the cordoned-off area that will be the focal point for five days of ceremonies and processions including Bhumibol's cremation Thursday evening. Mourner Banterng Saeuong says the funeral is the most important event in his lifetime.
Tears in rain as Thais gather for late king's funeral
October 24, 2017 12:08 pm
Aged 88 when he died, the king was viewed by many people a pillar of stability in the politically turbulent Southeast Asian country, where a military junta currently holds power.
Thais mark 1 year since king's death with prayers, ceremony
October 13, 2017 3:42 pm
Bhumibol's death at age 88 after a reign of seven decades sparked a national outpouring of grief and a year of mourning that will culminate with his cremation on October 26. More than 12 million people, or nearly a fifth of Thailand's population, have visited the palace throne hall where the king's body has been kept for the past year.
Grand stage rises for late Thai king's cremation
August 16, 2017 1:55 pm
More than 100 sculptures and statues will be placed inside a crematorium complex for King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who reigned for 70 years before his death Oct. 13, 2016. The structure represents Mount Meru, the place where Buddhist and Hindu gods reside.
Thailand marks new King's birthday with monks, stamps
July 28, 2017 2:31 pm
Royal affairs are highly sensitive in Thailand, where the monarchy has limited power on paper but wields vast influence behind the scenes. The institution is protected from criticism by a severe defamation law that has been aggressively enforced by the ultra-royalist junta and landed offenders decades in jail.
Thailand's ailing king treated for lung infection, fever
January 11, 2016 1:15 pm
King Bhumibol Adulyadej's December 5 birthday is celebrated as Father's Day in Thailand.
Thai Kings warning against flooding unheeded
November 02, 2011 12:48 am
Bhumibol sounded alarm bells as early as 1970s against overdevelopment,deforestation
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