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Tourists Bemused As Bangkok Sobers Up For Thai King Bhumibol Adyulej's Funeral
The booze taps were turned off and the wild go-go bars were closed for business in Bangkok on Thursday as the normally hard-living city went quiet for the cremation of a king.
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Thai King's Cremation Set For October 26, Says Government Official
Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated on Oct. 26, a government official said on Wednesday, adding that the king's funeral will take place over a five day period.
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New Thai King Leads Prayers For Late Father
Thailand's new monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn led prayers for his late father on Friday, his first appearance at Bangkok's Grand Palace since he was officially appointed the day before after a seven week delay.
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Thailand To Begin Building Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Funeral Pyre Next Year
Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.
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PM Narendra Modi Makes Stopover In Thailand To Pay Respects To Late King
En route to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a surprise stopover in the Thai capital to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness.
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Thousands Queue To Visit Coffin Of Late Thai King
Tens of thousands of Thais streamed into Bangkok's Grand Palace today as the public was granted its first chance to enter the throne hall where the body of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is lying in state.
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Thais Sing Special Royal Anthem Version To Honor Late King
A massive crowd gathered in central Bangkok on Saturday to sing a special version of Thailand's royal anthem in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died this month.
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Thai Junta Says Google Removing Content With Royal Insults
Thailand's government met with representatives from Internet giant Google, amid growing calls from Thai hardline royalists to bring those who insult the monarchy to justice, as many Thais look with uncertainty to a future without their revered king.
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Thai King's Death Will Not Affect Election Timeline: Report
A general election will take place in Thailand next year as planned by the ruling junta, local media reported on Monday, while Thais grieved over the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died last week after seven decades on the throne.
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Limited Booze, No Strip Clubs: In Thailand, The Party Is On Hold After The King's Death
On an ordinary Saturday night, the Soi Cowboy red-light district in Bangkok is ablaze with neon lights as skimpily clad women in go-go boots chat up tourists and twirl seductively around poles.
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Late Thai King's Confidant Confirmed As Temporary Regent
A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.
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Gripped By Grief, Thais Mourn Death Of Beloved Monarch
Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Thailand Faces Uncertainty, Grief Without King Bhumibol
Thousands of weeping Thais on Friday lined the route the body of their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej will take to the riverside Grand Palace ahead of a funeral and a traditional royal cremation that will need months to prepare.
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Thai King Bhumibol, World's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies At 88
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died peacefully on Thursday, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects.
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Thais Wear Auspicious Pink To Help Hospitalised King Recover
Thais on Tuesday wore pink for 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a colour they believe will help improve the monarch's health, two days after the palace said he was in an unstable condition.
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Tourists Bemused As Bangkok Sobers Up For Thai King Bhumibol Adyulej's Funeral
The booze taps were turned off and the wild go-go bars were closed for business in Bangkok on Thursday as the normally hard-living city went quiet for the cremation of a king.
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Thai King's Cremation Set For October 26, Says Government Official
Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated on Oct. 26, a government official said on Wednesday, adding that the king's funeral will take place over a five day period.
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New Thai King Leads Prayers For Late Father
Thailand's new monarch King Maha Vajiralongkorn led prayers for his late father on Friday, his first appearance at Bangkok's Grand Palace since he was officially appointed the day before after a seven week delay.
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Thailand To Begin Building Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Funeral Pyre Next Year
Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.
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PM Narendra Modi Makes Stopover In Thailand To Pay Respects To Late King
En route to Japan, Prime Minister Narendra Modi today made a surprise stopover in the Thai capital to pay his respects to revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month after a protracted illness.
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Thousands Queue To Visit Coffin Of Late Thai King
Tens of thousands of Thais streamed into Bangkok's Grand Palace today as the public was granted its first chance to enter the throne hall where the body of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej is lying in state.
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Thais Sing Special Royal Anthem Version To Honor Late King
A massive crowd gathered in central Bangkok on Saturday to sing a special version of Thailand's royal anthem in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died this month.
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Thai Junta Says Google Removing Content With Royal Insults
Thailand's government met with representatives from Internet giant Google, amid growing calls from Thai hardline royalists to bring those who insult the monarchy to justice, as many Thais look with uncertainty to a future without their revered king.
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Thai King's Death Will Not Affect Election Timeline: Report
A general election will take place in Thailand next year as planned by the ruling junta, local media reported on Monday, while Thais grieved over the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died last week after seven decades on the throne.
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Limited Booze, No Strip Clubs: In Thailand, The Party Is On Hold After The King's Death
On an ordinary Saturday night, the Soi Cowboy red-light district in Bangkok is ablaze with neon lights as skimpily clad women in go-go boots chat up tourists and twirl seductively around poles.
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Late Thai King's Confidant Confirmed As Temporary Regent
A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.
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Gripped By Grief, Thais Mourn Death Of Beloved Monarch
Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Thailand Faces Uncertainty, Grief Without King Bhumibol
Thousands of weeping Thais on Friday lined the route the body of their beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej will take to the riverside Grand Palace ahead of a funeral and a traditional royal cremation that will need months to prepare.
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Thai King Bhumibol, World's Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies At 88
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died peacefully on Thursday, was the world's longest-reigning monarch, credited with restoring the influence of Thailand's royalty during 70 years on the throne and earning the devotion of many of his subjects.
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Thais Wear Auspicious Pink To Help Hospitalised King Recover
Thais on Tuesday wore pink for 88-year-old King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a colour they believe will help improve the monarch's health, two days after the palace said he was in an unstable condition.
