Members of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal Guards greet one of the Royal Motorcades Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, as it arrives for trooping of the colors ceremonies in Bangkok, Thailand. The occasion marks the event where the guards loyal to King renew their allegiance. Thailand, which is currently in the grips of a political crisis has in the past looked to the monarchy to resolves the nations problems. AP Photo logo AP Photo 12 months ago

Members of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Royal Guards greet one of the Royal Motorcades Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, as it arrives for trooping of the colors ceremonies in Bangkok, Thailand. The occasion marks the event where the guards loyal to King renew their allegiance. Thailand, which is currently in the grips of a political crisis has in the past looked to the monarchy to resolves the nations problems.

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  1. A vendor inspects a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej inside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.

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  1. Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej near Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009. The health of Thailand's 81-year-old King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, has improved slightly after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in four days, the Royal Household Bureau said on Monday.
  2. Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009. The health of Thailand's 81-year-old King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, has improved slightly after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in four days, the Royal Household Bureau said on Monday.
  3. Vendors move a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  4. A vendor adjusts a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  5. A vendor holds a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej inside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  6. A car drives past a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on a street in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  7. A vendor inspects a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej inside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  8. A vendor walks past holding a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside a shop that sells flags and portraits of the royal family members in Bangkok November 25, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  9. A woman walks past portraits of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Chinese deity statues in Bangkok's Chinatown November 20, 2009. King Bhumibol, who will be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September.
  10. Thai well-wishers hold portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as they pray for his recovery outside Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is regarded as a demi-god by many Thais and as a stabilising force in the politically turbulent nation, has been in hospital since mid-September with a lung infection and fever.
  11. A Thai well-wisher prays for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's recovery at Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is regarded as a demi-god by many Thais and as a stabilising force in the politically turbulent nation, has been in hospital since mid-September with a lung infection and fever.
  12. Thai well-wishers hold portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej as they pray for his recovery outside Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is regarded as a demi-god by many Thais and as a stabilising force in the politically turbulent nation, has been in hospital since mid-September with a lung infection and fever.
  13. A Thai well-wisher looks through binocular as people gather to pray for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's recovery outside Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is regarded as a demi-god by many Thais and as a stabilising force in the politically turbulent nation, has been in hospital since mid-September with a lung infection and fever.
  14. Thai well-wishers pray for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's recovery outside Siriraj hospital in Bangkok on November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is regarded as a demi-god by many Thais and as a stabilising force in the politically turbulent nation, has been in hospital since mid-September with a lung infection and fever.
  15. A well-wisher sits behind a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol, the world longest reigning monarch, has been treated at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital since September 19 for fever.
  16. A well-wisher holds a portrait of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as she and others pray for his fast recovery at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok November 10, 2009. King Bhumibol, the world longest reigning monarch, has been treated at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital since September 19 for fever.

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