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Bhumibol Adulyadej

Well wishers, including Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra (top C), attend birthday celebrations for Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok on December 5, 2013.

Thailand’s revered king has some history with Boston

December 5, 2013Global Politics

Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej made a plea for unity on his 86th birthday, a few days after violent protests in Bangkok killed several people. We take the occasion to point out the king’s little known connection to the US — and Boston, in particular.

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