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Article: Thais unite to fete King Bhumibol
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- June 10, 2006
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Zubaidah Abu Bakar
New Straits Times
06-10-2006
Thais unite to fete King Bhumibol
Byline: Zubaidah Abu Bakar
Edition: Main/Lifestyle
THE political crisis in Thailand was far from the minds of the nation's 63 million people as they joined the biggest-ever celebration in the kingdom yesterday.
They are taking a break from politics as a show of respect for and appreciation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in conjunction with the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne.
The King, who has played a pivotal role in the development of his kingdom and people since ascending to the throne at the age of 18, is the world's longest-serving monarch.
He spent decades initiating hundreds of development ...