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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk buys supplies to use at his temple on the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man measures a portrait of Queen Sirikit he bought to display on her birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor folds up a Thai flag her sold to a man buying supplies for the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys a portrait of Queen Sirikit to display on her birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men put a portrait of Queen Sirikit into a car in central Bangkok. The portrait was bought for display on the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais wearing yellow walk to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. Thais wear yellow on the King's birthday because yellow is considered the King's color. The King was born on a Monday and yellow is the color assigned to Monday. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man walks past portraits of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man walks past a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man walks past portraits of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man who sells vegetables from a push cart in Bangkok sets up in front of a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man who sells vegetables from a push cart in Bangkok sets up in front of a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A tuk-tuk (three wheeled taxi) in Bangkok drives past a shop selling portraits of Queen Sirikit. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A worker puts up a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand in front of a shop in Bangkok. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman walks past a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys the blue royal flag of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys the blue royal flag of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A motorcycle taxi driver uses his cell phone in front of a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai women take a "selfie" while they hold lit candles for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Muslim woman, left, and Buddhist woman on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai women perform a classical Thai dance on Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Birthday cards left for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. Siriraj was the first hospital in Thailand and was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1888. It is named after the king's 18-month old son, Prince Siriraj Kakuttaphan, who had died from dysentery a year before the opening of the hospital. It's reported to one of the best hospitals in Thailand and has been home to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, since 2009, when he was hospitalized to treat several ailments. Since his hospitalization tens of thousands of people have come to pay respects and offer get well wishes. The King's 85th birthday is on Dec 5 and crowds at the hospital are growing as his birthday approaches. The King is much revered throughout Thailand and is seen as unifying force in the politically fractured country.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais use their smart phones to record video of a fireworks show the closed the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai Muslims hold lit candles for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds a candle and picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. Thais marked the the King's 87th birthday Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold lit candles aloft for the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. Thais marked the the King's 87th birthday Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Muslim woman, left, and Buddhist woman on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. Thais marked the the King's 87th birthday Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds a candle on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A family on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai gather on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai gather on Sanam Luang for the celebration of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai women perform a classical Thai dance on Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Elephants from the Royal herd make their way through Bangkok traffic to Sanam Luang for observances of the King's Birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently reigning longest serving monarch and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai government officials and business leaders leave birthday wishes for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Birthday cards left for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. Siriraj was the first hospital in Thailand and was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1888. It is named after the king's 18-month old son, Prince Siriraj Kakuttaphan, who had died from dysentery a year before the opening of the hospital. It's reported to one of the best hospitals in Thailand and has been home to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, since 2009, when he was hospitalized to treat several ailments. Since his hospitalization tens of thousands of people have come to pay respects and offer get well wishes. The King's 85th birthday is on Dec 5 and crowds at the hospital are growing as his birthday approaches. The King is much revered throughout Thailand and is seen as unifying force in the politically fractured country.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a parade of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais gather at Sanam Luang during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 NOVEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A military officer bows after making an offering of a gift for the hospitalized King of Thailand at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. Siriraj was the first hospital in Thailand and was founded by King Chulalongkorn in 1888. It is named after the king's 18-month old son, Prince Siriraj Kakuttaphan, who had died from dysentery a year before the opening of the hospital. It's reported to one of the best hospitals in Thailand and has been home to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, since 2009, when he was hospitalized to treat several ailments. Since his hospitalization tens of thousands of people have come to pay respects and offer get well wishes. The King's 85th birthday is on Dec 5 and crowds at the hospital are growing as his birthday approaches. The King is much revered throughout Thailand and is seen as unifying force in the politically fractured country.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais watch a fireworks display on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais hold up candles during the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People hold up lanterns and candles during the celebration of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People hold up lanterns and candles during the celebration of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, sings the King's Anthem on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Prayuth was the commander of the Thai army and seized power in a bloodless coup in 2014. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, sings the King's Anthem on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Prayuth was the commander of the Thai army and seized power in a bloodless coup in 2014. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, sings the King's Anthem on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Prayuth was the commander of the Thai army and seized power in a bloodless coup in 2014. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, sings the King's Anthem on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Prayuth was the commander of the Thai army and seized power in a bloodless coup in 2014. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: PRAYUTH CHAN-OCHA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Prayuth was the commander of the Thai army and seized power in a bloodless coup in 2014. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai women make merit by presenting the King's representatives with gifts that represent lotus buds on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai military personnel on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Royal Thai Air Force cadets participate in a parade of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai military officer salutes during the playing of the King's Anthem on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai police officers salute after they presented the King's representatives with gifts that represent lotus buds on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai military personnel on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait to make merit by presenting the King's representatives with gifts that represent lotus buds on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Royal Thai Air Force cadets participate in a parade of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Royal Thai Air Force cadets participate in a parade of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Royal Thai Air Force cadets participate in a parade of the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Children in traditional Thai dress prepare to make merit on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai military cadets in formation on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai military cadets in formation on the King's Birthday on Sanam Luang in Bangkok. Thais marked the 88th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand,  Saturday. The King was born on December 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts. The family was in the United States because his father, Prince Mahidol, was studying Public Health at Harvard University. He has reigned since 1946 and is the world’s currently the longest serving monarch in the world and the longest serving monarch in Thai history. Bhumibol, who is in poor health, is revered by the Thai people. His birthday is a national holiday and is also celebrated as Father’s Day. He is currently hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, recovering from a series of health setbacks.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers get ready to go on stage at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her birthday. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers get ready to go on stage at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her birthday. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women carry a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand across the stage during a talent show in Bangkok to honor the Queen before her birthday. Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man takes a picture with his tablet device as he walks into the plaza of Siriraj Hospital on the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. Thais marked the 87th birthday of the King Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais line the street in front of Siriraj Hospital hoping to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on his birthday. Thais marked the 87th birthday  the King Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: KNUTH KLOSE, a German citizen who lives in Thailand, plays his trumpet in honor of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. He has a picture of the King and Queen on his head. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: KNUTH KLOSE, a German citizen who lives in Thailand, plays his trumpet in honor of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, during birthday celebrations for the King. He has a picture of the King and Queen on his head. Thais marked the 87th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People line up on the sidewalk hoping to catch a glimpse of the motorcade of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. People wear yellow on the King's Birthday because yellow is considered the King's color. Thais marked the 87th birthday of the King Friday. The revered Monarch was scheduled to make a rare public appearance in the Grand Palace but cancelled at the last minute on the instructions of his doctors. He has been hospitalized in Siriraj Hospital, across the Chao Phraya River from the Palace, since early October.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People in front of the Grand Palace light lanterns that will float over Bangkok during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  With the spires of the Grand Palace in the background, people light lanterns that will float over Bangkok during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  With the spires of the Grand Palace in the background, people light lanterns that will float over Bangkok during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  With the spires of the Grand Palace in the background, people light lanterns that will float over Bangkok during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man sits alone on the field at Sanam Luang after the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy looks up at candles lit for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy looks up at candles lit for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People light candles for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai government officials and business leaders participate in a candle light vigil for the King during the public ceremony to celebrate the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, on Sanam Luang, a vast public space in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok Wednesday night. The King celebrated his 85th birthday Wednesday and hundreds of thousands of Thais attended the day long celebration around the Grand Palace and the Royal Plaza, north of the Palace. The Thai monarch is revered by most Thais as unifying force in Thailand's society, which is not yet recovered from the political violence of 2010.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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