The ceremonial urn of Thailand's late King Bhumibhol Adulyadej arrived at the ornate crematorium complex in Bangkok on Thursday after an hours-long procession round the streets surrounding the Thai capital's Grand Palace. (Oct. 26)
A solemn spectacle as thousands gather for the cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand https://t.co/7p80B0lXKT
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Thai: ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช; rtgs: Phumiphon Adunyadet; pronounced [pʰūː.mí.pʰōn ʔā.dūn.jā.dèːt] 5 December 1927 – 13 October 2016), conferred with the title King Bhumibol the Great in 1987, was the ninth monarch of Thailand from the Chakri dynasty as Rama IX. Reigning since 9 June 1946 he was, at the time of his death, the world's longest-serving head of state, the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history and the longest-serving monarch having reigned only as an adult, serving for 70 years, 126 days. During his reign, he was served by a total of 30 prime ministers beginning with Pridi Banomyong and ending with Prayut Chan-o-cha.
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