Thailand’s King Bhumibol, world’s longest-reigning monarch, dies at 88

Thai people react as they hear the news of the death of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej outside Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on Thursday.

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Oct. 13, 2016 8:12 AM PT

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A handout file photo from June 9, 2006, shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit waving to hundreds of thousands of Thais from the balcony of the Ananta Samakorn Throne Hall in Bangkok to celebrate the 60th anniversary of the king’s accession to the throne.

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This file photo taken on Dec. 5, 1999, shows from left, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Sirikit appearing on the balcony of Ananta Samakom Throne Hall in Bangkok to mark the king’s birthday.

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In this Oct. 28, 1996, file photo, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej walks with Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II after her arrival at Bangkok’s military airport.

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In this April 12, 1977, file photo, Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit attend a symbolic mass cremation ceremony for Thai soldiers and civilians killed by communist insurgents over a one-year period.

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This undated handout made available by the Thai Royal Bureau on June 5, 2006, shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej receiving flowers from a villager.

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This file photo taken on July 7, 1980, shows Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej taking a picture during his trip to Cambodia.

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This file photo taken on Oct. 4, 1960, shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit standing near Belgium King Baudouin I during their official visit in Brussels.

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