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King Bhumibol dies, aged 88
Thai government declares a year of mourning for the country's beloved and world's longest-reigning monarch
Add BT as a preferred sourcePublished Thu, Oct 13, 2016 · 09:50 PM
Bangkok
THAILAND'S King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, has died. He was 88.
The king died at 3:52 pm on Thursday at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, having been ill and treated there since 2014, a palace statement said. The government has declared a year of mourning and all entertainment functions "toned down" for 30 days.
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