King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at 88 after battling various medical issues. Although his formal powers were limited, the king stood above the law and enjoyed immense respect among the Thai people. Thailand's prime minister, Prayuth Chan-ocha, announced one year of mourning for government officials, and said that “festivities” would be […]
Source: http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/worldviews/wp/2016/10/13/king-of-our-hearts-thais-pay-touching-respects-to-bhumibol-adulyadej/
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