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Preparations enter final phase for Thailand's royal cremation ceremony
The late King, aged 89, affectionately referred to as the "People's King", died at Siriraj Hospital, here on Oct 13 last year, after 70 years of reign at the throne.
Sun Sep 10 2017
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Thai King Bhumibol, world's longest-reigning monarch, dies - palace
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning monarch, died in hospital on Thursday, the palace said in an announcement.
Thu Oct 13 2016
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Thai king leaves Bangkok hospital for coastal palace
Thailand's revered but ageing King Bhumibol Adulyadej Sunday left a Bangkok hospital where he has been recuperating since October for his coastal palace.
Sun May 10 2015