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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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A Year After King's Death, Thais Prepare For A Final Goodbye
Monks led sombre ceremonies across Thailand Friday to mark one year since the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the grieving nation prepares to bid a final farewell to the beloved monarch in a spectacular cremation ceremony this month.
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Thailand Marks New King's Birthday With Monks, Stamps
Monks gathered for a mass alms-giving ceremony and glittering commemorative stamps were issued on Friday as Thais marked the 65th birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn -- his first as monarch of the politically febrile nation.
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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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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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Massive Crowds Sing Royal Tribute To Late Thai King
Tens of thousands of black-clad Thais gathered outside Bangkok's Grand Palace on Saturday to sing the royal anthem in a striking display of devotion to the recently deceased King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Thais Get Inked In Tribute To Beloved King
Wincing slightly as the tattoo gun punches holes in the nape of her neck, Ohm says getting inked in memory of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last week, is the greatest tribute she can pay.
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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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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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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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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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A Year After King's Death, Thais Prepare For A Final Goodbye
Monks led sombre ceremonies across Thailand Friday to mark one year since the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, as the grieving nation prepares to bid a final farewell to the beloved monarch in a spectacular cremation ceremony this month.
-
Thailand Marks New King's Birthday With Monks, Stamps
Monks gathered for a mass alms-giving ceremony and glittering commemorative stamps were issued on Friday as Thais marked the 65th birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn -- his first as monarch of the politically febrile nation.
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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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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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Massive Crowds Sing Royal Tribute To Late Thai King
Tens of thousands of black-clad Thais gathered outside Bangkok's Grand Palace on Saturday to sing the royal anthem in a striking display of devotion to the recently deceased King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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Thais Get Inked In Tribute To Beloved King
Wincing slightly as the tattoo gun punches holes in the nape of her neck, Ohm says getting inked in memory of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last week, is the greatest tribute she can pay.
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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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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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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.
