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  • 23 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk across Sanam Luang with the Grand Palace in the background. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925 the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanamchai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south. The Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthian Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Cou
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  • 23 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Buddhist monks walk across Sanam Luang with the Grand Palace in the background. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925 the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanamchai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south. The Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthian Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Cou
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  • 23 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The roofline of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925 the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanamchai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south. The Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthian Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter.
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  • 23 APRIL 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The roofline of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V). By 1925 the king, the Royal Family and the government were no longer permanently settled at the palace, and had moved to other residences. The palace complex is roughly rectangular and has a combined area of 218,400 square metres (2,351,000 sq ft), surrounded by four walls. It is situated on the banks of the Chao Phraya River at the heart of the Rattanakosin Island, today in the Phra Nakhon District. The Grand Palace is bordered by Sanam Luang and Na Phra Lan Road to the north, Maharaj Road to the west, Sanamchai Road to the east and Thai Wang Road to the south. The Grand Palace is made up of numerous buildings, halls, pavilions set around open lawns, gardens and courtyards. Its asymmetry and eclectic styles are due to its organic development, with additions and rebuilding being made by successive reigning kings over 200 years of history. It is divided into several quarters: the Temple of the Emerald Buddha; the Outer Court, with many public buildings; the Middle Court, including the Phra Maha Monthian Buildings, the Phra Maha Prasat Buildings and the Chakri Maha Prasat Buildings; the Inner Court and the Siwalai Gardens quarter.
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Mythical lions guards a chedi on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Phra Sri Ratana Chedi at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Hanuman statue guards an entrance to the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A flower in lily pads in a water jar at the Grand Palace. The water is used in prayers and blessings. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Mythical lions guards a chedi on the grounds of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Hanuman statue guards an entrance to the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Hanuman statue guards an entrance to the Grand Palace. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A flower in lily pads in a water jar at the Grand Palace. The water is used in prayers and blessings. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A flower in lily pads in a water jar at the Grand Palace. The water is used in prayers and blessings. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Hanuman statues guard a chedi at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Hanuman statues guard a chedi at the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The Grand Palace is a complex of buildings at the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   The Grand Palace in the heart of Bangkok. The palace has been the official residence of the Kings of Siam (and later Thailand) since 1782. The king, his court and his royal government were based on the grounds of the palace until 1925. The present monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), currently resides at Chitralada Palace, but the Grand Palace is still used for official events. Several royal ceremonies and state functions are held within the walls of the palace every year. Construction of the palace began on 6 May 1782, at the order of King Buddha Yodfa Chulaloke (Rama I), the founder of the Chakri Dynasty, when he moved the capital city from Thonburi to Bangkok. Throughout successive reigns, many new buildings and structures were added, especially during the reign of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 OCTOBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  The roofline of the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The Grand Palace was traditionally the seat of power for the Chakri Dynasty, which ruled Thailand until the establishment of the Constitutional monarchy in 1932. The palace used to be the Royal Residence, now it is more a historic center. The Royal family lives at the residential palace in the Dusit section of Bangkok.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The roofline of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The palace is no longer home of the Royal Family but it's still the symbolic heart of the monarchy.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Clouds gather over the spires of temples on the grounds of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tourists with umbellas walk past the main walls of the Grand Palace during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais in wheelchairs are helped into the Grand Palace to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man holding portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, walks into the Grand Palace to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais in wheelchairs are helped into the Grand Palace to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People in black mourning clothes pray in Wat Phra Kaew, in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman in black mourning clothes prays in Wat Phra Kaew, in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman in black mourning clothes prays in Wat Phra Kaew, in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman in black mourning clothes prays in Wat Phra Kaew, in the Grand Palace complex in Bangkok. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A tourist with an umbrella walks past a woman sheltering in a disused phone booth during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor sells flower garlands in front of the City Pillar during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman stands in a disused phone booth during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People under an umbrella walk across Sanam Luang (the royal parade ground) during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A homeless man walks around Sanam Luang (the royal parade ground) during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor sells flower garlands in front of the City Pillar during an unseasonal thunderstorm near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The rainy season in Bangkok is usually mid June through early November, but 2013 has seen unseasonal rains through what is normally Bangkok's dry season.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man holding portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, stands in line in front of a mural in Wat Phra Kaew. He was in line to pay respects to the king. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man holding portraits of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, stands in line in front of a mural in Wat Phra Kaew. He was in line to pay respects to the king. Thousands of Thais continue to line up at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 26 FEBRUARY 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People holding photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, line up in Wat Phra Kaew to pay respects to the revered monarch. Thousands of Thais continue to line up in Wat Phra Kaew at the Grand Palace in Bangkok daily to pay respects to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Late King of Thailand, who died on 13 October 2016. The government set a year long mourning period for the revered King, who will be cremated in late 2017.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits for them at the Grand Palace Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits for them at the Grand Palace Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman weeps after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman waves the royal flag while she waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais hold the Thai flag and King's flag while they wait to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds the Thai flag while she waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A Thai man waits to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A Thai woman holds an old picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit Sunday while she waits to see them. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais pray in the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   A woman prays in the street after waiting to Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays in the street after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays in the street after waiting to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in his royal motorcade Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a “Wien Thien” ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thais wait in the rain to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, Sunday. The King and Queen, who are both hospitalized and in poor health, did not attend Sunday's event. May 5 marks the 63rd anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The day is celebrated as a national holiday; since this year it falls on a Sunday, the holiday will be observed on Monday May 6, and as such all government offices and commercial banks will close for the day. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the longest reigning monarch in the world. Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX). On the 5th of May, His Majesty conducts a merit making ceremony, presenting offerings to Buddhist monks, and leads a ?Wien Thien? ceremony, walking three times around sacred grounds at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais pray in the City Pillar Shrine in Bangkok. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 MAY 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thais tie colored silks to posts at the City Pillar Shrine as a part of prayers. The silks signify that spirits live in the shrine. The City Pillar Shrine was the first building built in Bangkok, on April 21, 1782, when then King Rama I moved the capital of Siam (now Thailand) from Thonburi to its present location in Bangkok. The shrine is called Lak Mueang in Thai is revered by the residents of Bangkok.      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 Bangkok high school drill team marches to the Grand Palace in a parade 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 Bangkok high school flag team marches to the Grand Palace in a parade 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: Women in the Thai military march in a parade to the Grand Palace 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:  Women prepare to parade to the Grand Palace 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 Army officers prepare to parade to the palace 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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  • 09 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk into Wat Phra Kaew on the grounds of the Grand Palace after an alms giving ceremony at the Grand Palace Thursday. Thailand marked 70 years of the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej with a special alms giving ceremony for 770 monks in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The King, also known as Rama IX, ascended the throne on 9 June 1946. He is the longest serving monarch in Thai history and the longest serving monarch in the world today. He is revered by most Thais and is widely seen as a unifying figure in the country.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk into Wat Phra Kaew on the grounds of the Grand Palace after an alms giving ceremony at the Grand Palace Thursday. Thailand marked 70 years of the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej with a special alms giving ceremony for 770 monks in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The King, also known as Rama IX, ascended the throne on 9 June 1946. He is the longest serving monarch in Thai history and the longest serving monarch in the world today. He is revered by most Thais and is widely seen as a unifying figure in the country.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 JUNE 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks walk into Wat Phra Kaew on the grounds of the Grand Palace after an alms giving ceremony at the Grand Palace Thursday. Thailand marked 70 years of the reign of Bhumibol Adulyadej with a special alms giving ceremony for 770 monks in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. The King, also known as Rama IX, ascended the throne on 9 June 1946. He is the longest serving monarch in Thai history and the longest serving monarch in the world today. He is revered by most Thais and is widely seen as a unifying figure in the country.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A woman with a photo of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King of Thailand, watches the sun set behind the Grand Palace in Bangkok while her friends text on their smart phones. Crowd of mourners continue to go to the palace to honor the King, nearly three weeks after his death. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man takes a picture of the Grand Palace with his iPad. Crowd of mourners continue to go to the palace to honor the King, nearly three weeks after his death. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man takes a picture of the Grand Palace with his iPad. Crowd of mourners continue to go to the palace to honor the King, nearly three weeks after his death. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Pom Mahakan community, near the Grand Palace, serve soup to mourners walking down to the palace to honor the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Pom Mahakan community, near the Grand Palace, serve soup to mourners walking down to the palace to honor the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Pom Mahakan community, near the Grand Palace, serve soup to mourners walking down to the palace to honor the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Members of the Pom Mahakan community, near the Grand Palace, serve soup to mourners walking down to the palace to honor the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX, in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Barbers on Damrong Rak Street, near the Grand Palace, give free haircuts to people going to the palace to mourn the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 NOVEMBER 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Barbers on Damrong Rak Street, near the Grand Palace, give free haircuts to people going to the palace to mourn the King. Thais are honoring their late King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as Rama IX in various ways. Many barbers are offering mourners free haircuts on the streets near the Grand Palace, where the King is lying in state and communities around the palace are offering free meals to mourners walking to the palace.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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