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Thai people carry large candles and a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as they take part in a parade a few days ahead of a Buddhist festival, in Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on July 3, 2009.

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) greets Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as Queen Sirikit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Sirindhorn watch inside Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009.

Myanmar's Prime Minister General Thein Sein (R) greets Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as Queen Sirikit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Sirindhorn watch inside Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009.

Indonesia's President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono (R) greets Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as Queen Sirikit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Sirindhorn watch inside Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009.

Malaysia's Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi bows to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) on the lawns of Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Bangkok February 28, 2009.

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva leads his cabinet members in a swearing in ceremony in front of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) at Chitrlada Palace in Bangkok December 22, 2008.

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In this photo released by the Royal Palace, Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva, standing front row, and his cabinet members listen to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, during a swearing-in ceremony at Chitralada Palace in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 22, 2008.

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A man sells portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) and his father in Bangkok on December 5, 2008.

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A man sells portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) and his father in Bangkok on December 5, 2008.

Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C), accompanied by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) and Queen Sirikit, attends the Trooping of the Colour, an annual military parade, in Bangkok's Royal Plaza December 2, 2008.

Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit attend the annual Trooping of the Colour military parade in Bangkok's Royal Plaza December 2, 2008. The Thai King, the world's longest reigning monarch, will turn 81-years-old on December 5.

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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center left, and Queen Sirikit, center right, look on during trooping of the colors ceremonies Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, in Bangkok, Thailand. The ceremony is marked each year when Royal guard renew their oath to the King.

Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) attends the Trooping of the Colour, an annual military parade, in Bangkok's Royal Plaza on December 2, 2008. The Thai King, the world's longest reigning monarch, will turn 81-years-old on December 5.

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Photo taken December 2, 2008 shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sitting next to Queen Sirikit (unseen) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok.

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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (L) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008.

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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (unseen) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008.

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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) sits next to Queen Sirikit (L) during a review of the honor guard as a part of the celebration to commemorate his 81th birthday at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok on December 2, 2008.

A portrait of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) faces a portrait of his late sister Princess Galyani Vadhana as Thais gather to observe the procession for her cremation ceremony in Bangkok November 15, 2008.

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In this photo released by Bureau of the Royal Household, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, lights the joss sticks and candles as Queen Sirikit, right, looks on while attending the religious rites for his elder sister, late Princess Galyani Vadhana, portrait at left, at the Dusit Thron...

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In this photo released by Bureau of the Royal Houosehold, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit attend the religious rites for his elder sister, late Princess Galyani Vadhana, portrait at right, at the Dusit Throne Hall inside the Grand Palace Friday, Nov. 14, 2008 in Ba...

Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej near Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009.

Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009.

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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej along with Queen Sirikit reviews the honor guard in Bangkok, Thailand, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2008, during trooping of the colors ceremonies.

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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's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej attends the annual Trooping of the Colour, an annual military parade, in Bangkok's Royal Plaza on December 2, 2008. The Thai King, the world's longest reigning monarch, will turn 81-years-old on December 5.