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Article: Pinks and pastels: Thailand honors king's 80th birthday by dressing like him
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- November 30, 2007
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When King Bhumibol Adulyadej checked out of a hospital earlier this month in a pink blazer, he made a fashion statement that resonated around Thailand.
Pink shirts instantly became this season's must-have item, and crowds are mobbing the shops that sell them. In public appearances since then Bhumibol has sported a range of pastel sport coats, changing his style after decades in dark suits and setting new trends with each outing.
As the country gears up to celebrate Bhumibol's 80th birthday Wednesday with fireworks and fanfare, many Thais are honoring their beloved monarch by dressing like him.
"Now the T-shirt craze is green," The Nation newspaper said in a ...