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King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The Great
Rama IX
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The King of Thailand Bhumibol
Adulyadej was born December 5, 1927. Officially given the title the
great he is also King Rama IX, has he is the ninth in the Rama
Dynasty. After the death of this older brother he become King of
Thailand on June 9, 1946, he is the longest living serving monarch in
the world as well as being the world’s longest serving current Head
of State.Bhumibol is a constitutional monarch; but he has made
decisive interventions in Thai politics. He uses his great wealth to
finance many development projects, particularly in rural areas of
Thailand. He is immensely popular in Thailand, and is revered by the
Thai people. Outside of Thailand he is highly respected throughout the
World.
Born in the United States at
Mount Auburn Hospital Cambridge, Ma and educated primarily in
Switzerland. The King is also an accomplished musician, artist, and
sailor. He is one of the wealthiest people in the world and has
received many honors worldwide.
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