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The following letter was sent by the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington in response to my recent post on the Crown Property Bureau and King Bhumibol Adulyadej. You can read the original post here. Dear Editor, With reference to Mr. 's 20 January 2012 art
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The following letter was sent by the Royal Thai Embassy in Washington in response to my recent post on the Crown Property Bureau and King Bhumibol Adulyadej. You can read the original post here. First, the Crown Property Bureau (CPB) was established unde
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej: A Life's Work _ Thailand's Monarchy in Perspective is in the mould of official histories commissioned by democratic societies. Such official histories are normally written by independent scholars who are given unique access to ar
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Authorities in Thailand have become the first to endorse a controversial new censorship policy introduced by Twitter, announcing they will work with the micro-blogging site to ensure any content posted online is in compliance with strict local laws. Thai
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Re: Embattled Nalinee Taveesin. I think we're all looking at this the wrong way. For one, the Pheu Thai Party gave up worrying about its reputation a long time ago; in the current political climate all that matters is that most of their voters have never
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By Richard S. Ehrlich BANGKOK, Thailand -- A Thai businesswoman, who is banned by the U.S. Treasury Department from doing business with Americans because she allegedly facilitated financial transactions for Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe's wife, has
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BANGKOK - Thailand's Cabinet shake-up was endorsed yesterday by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with Mr Kittirat Na Ranong, the Deputy Prime Minister in charge of economic affairs, officially becoming Finance Minister, as expected. Mr Kittirat, 53, a former bro
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Nattawut Saikua is a stirring orator who was one of the core leaders of th
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The Associated Press | BANGKOK A firebrand leader of the 'Red Shirt' protesters who occupied Bangkok for two months in 2010 has been added to the Cabinet in a controversial appointment. Nattawut Saikua is a stirring orator who was one of the core leader
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Kittirat, 53, a former broker and president of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET), takes over from Thirachai Phuvanatnaranubala, who joined the cabinet on August 10 last year after serving as head of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and be
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BEIJING -- The first edition of Thailand's Hua Hin Film Fest is set to bow Jan. 26 with the screening of South Korean pic "Always," followed by the unspooling of 50 movies over four days. Pics on offer will include Luc Besson's "The Lady," Taiwanese Osca
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BANGKOK - Thailand's cabinet shake-up was endorsed on Wednesday by King Bhumibol Adulyadej, with Kittirat Na Ranong, the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, officially becoming finance minister, as expected. Kittirat, 53, a former broker
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BANGKOK Jan 17 (Reuters) - Thailand's cabinet is expected to be reshuffled soon, with Kittirat Na Ranong, the deputy prime minister in charge of economic affairs, becoming finance minister and new ministers of energy and industry also appointed, media sa
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Supreme Court judges sit under a painting of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the courts chambers in Bangkok in 2010. Supreme Court judges sit under a painting of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the courts chambers in Bangkok in 2010. Photographer: Udo We
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BANGKOK (AFP) - Thailand's frail king, the world's longest reigning monarch, has been treated with antibiotics for a digestive ailment, the palace said. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 84, who is widely revered, was diagnosed with diverticulitis, a condition t
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Thailand's Islamist War Could Become Yemen or Afghanistan, Diplomats Warn By Richard S. Ehrlich BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand's war against minority Islamist guerrillas in the south, which killed more than 5,000 people during the past eight years, could
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Jan. 15 (Bloomberg) -- A Thai group began a public campaign to change a law protecting King Bhumibol Adulyadej from criticism amid a rising number of cases, resisting pressure from the military and royalist groups to avoid discussing the topic. Hundreds
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BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's 84-year-old king has been treated with intravenous antibiotics after experiencing abdominal pain. The Royal Household Bureau says in a statement that King Bhumibol Adulyadej 'experienced some indigestion' on Saturday and was br
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HUA HIN, THAILAND, January 05, 2012 /24-7PressRelease/ -- The National Federation of Thai Film Associations is to organise the Hua Hin International Film Festival 2012 from January 26th to 29th. Over the course of the four days, more than 50 films ar
About Bhumibol Adulyadej
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Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; IPA: [pʰuːmipʰon adunjadeːt]; Royal Institute: Phumiphon Adunyadet; listen (help·info); see full title below) (born 5 December 1927), is the current King and Head of the State of Thailand. Publicly acclaimed "the Great" (Thai: มหาราช, Maharaja) , he is also known as Rama IX. Having reigned since 9 June... Full Article
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Protesters hold pictures of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej while participating in a rally against changes to a law which makes criticism of the monarchy a crime punishable by up to 15 years in jail, at Thammasat University in Bangkok on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Reformers say the law abuses...
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is followed by Queen Sirikit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (L) as he leaves from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on his 84th birthday in this December 5, 2011 file photo. From a windowless room in a Bangkok suburb,...
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) is accompanied by Princess Chulabhorn (L) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn as he delivers his birthday speech from the balcony of the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is accompanied by Queen Sirikit (3rd R), Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2nd R), Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (2nd L), Princess Chulabhorn (L) and other members of the royal family as he delivers his birthday speech from the balcony of the Grand...
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej sits at the balcony of the Grand Palace to deliver his birthday speech in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) and Queen Sirikit looks out from a window as they return to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves as he arrives at the Grand Palace for a ceremony to celebrate his 84th birthday in Bangkok December 5, 2011.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves as he returns from the Grand Palace to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is followed by Queen Sikirit (R), Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (2nd R) and officials as he returns from the Grand Palace to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is followed by Queen Sikirit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (L) as he leaves from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej leaves from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is pushed on a wheel-chair while leaving Siriraj hospital to the Grand Palace for a ceremony celebrating his birthday in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch turned 84 on Monday.
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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej on a wheel-chair waves to supporters as he returns to Siriraj hospital from the Grand Palace where he spoke at a ceremony celebrating his birthday in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, turned 84 on...
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center, is pushed on a wheelchair as he leaves Siriraj hospital to the Grand Palace for a ceremony celebrating his birthday in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, turned 84 on Monday.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, foreground, is accompanied by Queen Sirikit, right, Princess Chulabhorn, 2nd right, and Crown Princess Sirifhorn, left, as he leaves Siriraj hospital to the Grand Palace for a ceremony celebrating his birthday in Bangkok, Thailand Monday, Dec. 5, 2011.
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In this photo provided by the Bureau of the Royal Household, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center, appears to speak at the balcony of the Grand Palace during a ceremony celebrating his 84th birthday in Bangkok, Thailand, Monday, Dec. 5, 2011. Queen Sirikit, front row third right, Crown...
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves as he returns to Siriraj Hospital after a ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok in this December 5, 2010 file photo. Thailand's 83-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej is recovering after suffering from internal bleeding likely induced by stress as...
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To go with Thailand-politics-royals,FOCUS by Kelly Macnamara A supporter holds a replica of the Thai constitution book as a group is gather outside the parliament to call for the amendment of the article 112 of the Thai criminal code -designed to protect senior royals from insult-...
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FILE - In this Oct. 21, 2011 file photo, residents wade through a flooded street beneath portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit in the Rangsit district on the outskirts of Bangkok. Water has been a virtual obsession for the king for the past four decades.
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Portraits of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit sit on plinths as floodwater rushes past in Nonthaburi province, suburban Bangkok, on October 15, 2011. Thailand fought to hold back floodwaters flowing towards Bangkok as a spring tide hindered efforts to protect the city of...
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In this photo released by the Royal Palace, Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, standing front row, and her cabinet members listen to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, right, during their swearing-in ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. Yingluck's Cabinet can operate at...
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In this photo released by the Royal Palace, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, right, talks to Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra after her cabinet's swearing-in ceremony in Bangkok, Thailand, Wednesday, Aug. 10, 2011. Yingluck's Cabinet can operate at full steam to reconcile the divided...
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Thailand's first female Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra speaks with King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) at a hospital in Bangkok August 10, 2011. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has named a 35-member cabinet stacked with politicians from her Puea Thai Party but also including four...
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Thailand's first female Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (C) and her 35-member cabinet attend a swearing-in ceremony in front of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) at a hospital in Bangkok August 10, 2011. Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra has named a 35-member cabinet stacked with...
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RNPS IMAGES OF THE YEAR 2011 - A woman cries after seeing Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej return to the Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2011. King Bhumibol celebrates his 84th birthday on Monday.
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Protesters hold pictures of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej while participating in a rally against changes to a law which makes criticism of the monarchy a crime punishable by up to 15 years in jail, at Thammasat University in Bangkok on Thursday, Feb. 2, 2012. Reformers say the law abuses...
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