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Thais Pray for King's Recovery

16 images Created 9 Oct 2014

Thousands of Thais go to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok every day to pray for the swift recovery of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, who is in the hospital recovering from emergency gall bladder surgery.

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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A representative of the Thai Red Cross leaves flowers for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the lobby at Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand for sale near Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: School children walk around a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during their visit to the hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: School children pose for pictures with a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during their visit to the hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the courtyard at Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman prays for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women line up to pray for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Officers of the Royal Thai Navy salute before praying for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand at Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.  PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women wait to get into Siriraj Hospital to pray for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. People wear yellow when they pray for the King because it's the King's color. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People use their smart phones to take pictures of the King's portrait after praying for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the lobby of Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man has his picture taken with his smart phone in front of a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the lobby of SIriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman and her son sign get well cards for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. People wear yellow when they pray for the King because it's the King's color. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the courtyard at Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the courtyard at Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks lead a prayer service for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the plaza in front of Siriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
    ThaiKingHospitalized1009052.jpg
  • 09 OCTOBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk prays for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand in the plaza in front of SIriraj Hospital. The King has been hospitalized at Siriraj Hospital since Oct. 4 and underwent emergency gall bladder removal surgery Oct. 5. The King is also known as Rama IX, because he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for more than 68 years. He is revered by the Thai people and anytime he goes into the hospital thousands of people come to the hospital to sign get well cards.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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