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King Bhumibol of Thailand, Longest-Reigning Monarch, Dies at 88

  • Reign encompassed ten military coups, most recently in 2014
  • King revered for transforming monarchy into moral authority
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Has Died at Age 88

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King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand, an American-born monarch whose reign lasted seven decades and captivated a nation, has died. He was 88.

Bhumibol died peacefully on Thursday at 3:52 p.m. at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital, the royal palace said in a statement.