King of Thailand has 80th birthday · 2007-12-05 12:41
??elebrations are taking place in Thailand to mark the 80th birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest serving monarch.
Tens of thousands of people have gathered at his palace in the capital, Bangkok, to show their respect for the king, who is revered in Thailand, ?’?’?? informs.
The festivities come amid growing fears over King Bhumibol's fragile health. Last month he spent three weeks in hospital being treated for inadequate blood flow to the brain.
During his 61 years on the throne, public adulation for King Bhumibol has risen to such an intensity that few Thais can imagine how the country will cope without him.
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