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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits for them at the Grand Palace Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits to see them. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Mourners honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, pray on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais hold the Thai flag and King's flag while they wait to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds the Thai flag while she waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A mourner with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A mourner with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Mourners honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, pray on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Mourners honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, pray on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Thai man waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman prays in the street after waiting to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits for them at the Grand Palace Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays in the street after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, from a cart on Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A mourner with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays in the street after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai police officer guards an intersection in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok during mourning rituals for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman in mourning weeps and prays in front of the Grand Palace for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on the street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand in line at Siam Square, a shopping mall in Bangkok, to sign a condolences book for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman weeps after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman waves the royal flag while she waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk through a photo exhibit honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, gather on Sanam Luang, near the Grand Palace. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Darkened and closed go-go bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Thailand's infamous nightlife has been cancelled out of respect for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai uses a smart phone to make a picture of one of the pictures in the photo exhibit honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mourners gather on Sanam Luang, across the street from the Grand Palace in Bangkok where the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lies in state. He was 88 at the time of his death. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman hands out portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, at Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman hands out portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, at Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man was swamped by takers when he gave away portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, at Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Darkened and closed go-go bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Thailand's infamous nightlife has been cancelled out of respect for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Girls selling portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in mourning pray in front of the Grand Palace for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women mourning the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, sit on the sidewalk in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People mourning the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, cross the street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: KNUTH KLOSE, a German citizen who lives in Thailand, plays his trumpet in honor of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. He has a picture of the King and Queen on his head. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai uses a smart phone to make a picture of one of the pictures in the photo exhibit honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, hanging on the wall of Pom Mahakan Fort, one of the original forts that protected Bangkok in the early 1800s. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death came after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man walks through the crowd selling portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, at Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Girls selling portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women mourning the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, sit on the sidewalk in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women mourning the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, sit on the sidewalk in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People wait in line to get into the Grand Palace to sign condolences books for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker at Thai police headquarters hangs a black and white mourning portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 14 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A mourner holds up a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, while people wait for the King's body to be brought to the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman stands in front of large mosaic photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Portraits of the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his son HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn is the heir apparent and will be coronated following his father's cremation. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death came after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 18 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman wearing black mourning clothes walks past portraits of the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his son HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn is the heir apparent and will be coronated following his father's cremation. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death came after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women buy pins with portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, for sale near Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Pins with portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, for sale near Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker cleans the carpet in front of a shrine for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker cleans the carpet in front of a shrine for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker cleans the carpet in front of a shrine for Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.          PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman walks past the official announcement of the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in the Asoke BTS Skytrain station in Bangkok. A photo of King Bhumibol is above the announcement. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man selling portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace uses his smart phone to take a picture of the Ministry of Defense building in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman in mourning weeps and prays in front of the Grand Palace for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in mourning pray in front of the Grand Palace for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man holds up a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, while he walks past the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People wait in line to get into the Grand Palace to sign condolences books for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk into the Grand Palace to sign condolences books for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A vendor, with his daughter on his knee, sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A vendor sells mourning clothes and portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand in line at Siam Square, a shopping mall in Bangkok, to sign a condolences book for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand in line at Siam Square, a shopping mall in Bangkok, to sign a condolences book for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A worker at Thai police headquarters hangs a black and white mourning portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Mannequins dressed in mourning black for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in EmQuartier mall in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai uses a smart phone to make a picture of one of the pictures in the photo exhibit honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People walk through a photo exhibit honoring Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais walk past large mosaic photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, from a table near Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People mourning the death of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, sit on the sidewalk in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The Thai flag flying at half staff for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in front of the Ministry of Defense in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman sells portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on a street in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man holds up a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, while he walks past the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A street vendor sets up a stand to sell portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, near the Grand Palace in Bangkok. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A worker puts together a display feature the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 06 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais walk past large mosaic photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand at the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre. The Royal Photographic Society of Thailand with the Bangkok Art and Culture Centre and Thai Beverage Public Company Limited are hosting a photography exhibition to commemorate the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The "In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej" Photography Exhibition is dsiplaying 89 photographs by 89 photographers honoring King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s legacy. The King was an avid photographer was usually seen with a camera in his hands. The exhibition will be on display until 27 November 2016 on the Curved Walls on the 3rd - 5th floor, Bangkok Art and Culture Centre.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 17 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman hands out portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, at Sanam Luang in central Bangkok. Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is also known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Darkened and closed go-go bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Thailand's infamous nightlife has been cancelled out of respect for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Darkened and closed go-go bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Thailand's infamous nightlife has been cancelled out of respect for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Darkened and closed go-go bars on Soi Cowboy in Bangkok. Thailand's infamous nightlife has been cancelled out of respect for the late Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 OCTOBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People in mourning pray in front of the Grand Palace for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died Oct. 13, 2016. He was 88. His death comes after a period of failing health. With the king's death, the world's longest-reigning monarch is Queen Elizabeth II, who ascended to the British throne in 1952. Bhumibol Adulyadej, was born in Cambridge, MA, on 5 December 1927. He was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri Dynasty and is known as Rama IX. He became King on June 9, 1946 and served as King of Thailand for 70 years, 126 days. He was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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