King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States of America, on 5 December 1927, younger son of Their Royal Highnesses Prince Mahidol of Songkla and the Princess Mother (formerly Miss Sangwal Talapat), and is the direct grandson of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Queen Savang.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX

H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 5, 1927. He was the youngest son of H.R.H. Prince Mahidol and Mom Sangwalya.

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Brothers and Sisters 1930With his mother and father 1927
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“A caring Monarch who loves his People”.Perhaps this photograph above all others signifies how the Thai people see their King.
The King and His People

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For the longest reigning monarch in the world 1996 was a year of celebrations, Royal Barge processions and Royal Visits.

The 50th Anniversary Celebrations

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Golden Jubilee Photographs

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In 1946 the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne. He is now the longest reigning monarch in the world.He is loved and respected by his people.In a world where few monarchies survive, Thailand is both unusual and fortunate. Fortunate because of having a King who has both far-reaching knowledge and generous compassion: and unusual because throughout each year of his reign, he has become more deeply loved and respected by his subjects. Today, after having reigned for more than half a century, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is known and admired far beyond the borders of his own country.He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 5, 1927. He married Queen Sirikit on April 28, 1950.

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