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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program in a park in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program in a park in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy waits to make merit by giving an offering of juice drinks and potato chips to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Police officers pray while making an offering to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prays during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks start a chanting service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Patrons in a Bangkok restaurant hold lit candles to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on the Queen's 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais light candles at a shopping mall in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais light candles at a shopping mall in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program in a park in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A boy waits to make merit by giving an offering of juice drinks and potato chips to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       An employee of the Bangkok Metropolitan Authority makes an offering to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks chant at a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais light candles at a shopping mall in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais gather in Benjasiri Park in Bangkok to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai civil servant lights a ceremonial candle during a program to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thai students perform a historic pageant to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thai students perform a historic pageant to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk sprinkles people with holy water during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk sprinkles people with holy water during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk sprinkles people with holy water during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       A Buddhist monk at a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks lead a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Patrons in a Bangkok restaurant hold lit candles to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on the Queen's 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A waitress at a restaurant in Bangkok holds a candle to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on the Queen's 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai police officer lights a candle for Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:   Thai students perform a historic pageant to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand on her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People make merit by presenting donations to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pray during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 11 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: An man makes an offering to Buddhist monks during a service to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her 83rd birthday. Queen Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on August 12, 1932. She 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, she was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. The King and Queen had one son and three daughters. She has not made any public appearances since her hospitalization in 2012. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand, schools and temples across Thailand hold ceremonies to honor the Queen and mothers.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2017 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Activities at EmQuartier and Emporium Malls to honor Queen Sirikit on her 85th birthday. The Thai royal family is a revered institution in Thailand.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman with up a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, in front of Siriraj Hospital, before the King left the hospital Thursday. The King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prostrates herself in front of photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, who have both been living in Siriraj Hospital. The King, 85, was discharged from the hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:       Students pray in front of photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, who have both been living in Siriraj Hospital. The King, 85, was discharged from the hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man prostrates himself in front of photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, who have both been living in Siriraj Hospital. The King, 85, was discharged from the hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman with up a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, while she uses her smart phone to videotape the crowd in front of Siriraj Hospital, before the King left the hospital Thursday. The King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman holds up a limited edition 80Baht Thai currency note (about $2.70US) with a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife Queen Sirikit at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman prays for Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit at Siriraj Hospital. The King, 85, was discharged from the hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman donates money to Siriraj Hospital while people pray in front of photos of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, who have both been living in Siriraj Hospital. The King, 85, was discharged from the hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Jutaporn Prompan, a core leader of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD), greets supporters during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Dr. Thida Thavornseth (left) and Jutaporn Prompan, both core leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD also known as Red Shirts) during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 MARCH 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Decommissioned pay phones in a hallway in the Queen Sirikit Convention Center MRT Station. The MRT is Bangkok's subway system.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:     Tongthong Chandrangsu, permanent secretary of the Prime Minister's Office moderates a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man puts up an unauthorized banner that was ordered removed by Tongthong Chandrangsu, permanent secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, and moderator of the forum during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    A man speaks during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Dr. Thida Thavornseth (left) and Jutaporn Prompan, both core leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD also known as Red Shirts) during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Tongthong Chandrangsu, permanent secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, moderates a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:    Members of the public sit in the lobby of the Queen Sirikit Convention Center and listen to speakers during a forum on political reform in Thailand. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Dr. Thida Thavornseth (left) and Jutaporn Prompan, both core leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD also known as Red Shirts) leave a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Dr. Thida Thavornseth (left) and Jutaporn Prompan, both core leaders of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship (UDD also known as Red Shirts) leave a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Attendees at a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 15 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man puts up an unauthorized banner that was ordered removed by Tongthong Chandrangsu, permanent secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, and moderator of the forum during a forum on political reform in Thailand at the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center. The forum was organized by Thai Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 22 MARCH 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Decommissioned pay phones in a hallway in the Queen Sirikit Convention Center MRT Station. The MRT is Bangkok's subway system.      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:  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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  • Apr. 18, 2010 - Bangkok, Thailand: A Thai monarchist holds up a picture of the Queen Sirikit, the Queen of Thailand. Thousands of so called "Pink Shirts" jammed the area around Victory Monument in Bangkok to show support the Thai Monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and against the Red Shirts, who are demonstrating just a few kilometres away in the Ratchaprasong area. The Pink Shirts claim to not support either of the other political factions who wear colors - the Red Shirts, who support deposed Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra and their opponents the Yellow Shirts, who are against Thaksin.    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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  • 02 APRIL 2015 - CHIANG MAI, CHIANG MAI, THAILAND:  Thais pray in Wat Chedi Luang in Chiang Mai during a prayer service to mark the 60th Birthday celebrations for HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, daughter of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit. The Princess is revered by most Thais and her birthday is celebrated throughout Thailand. Thais wear purple on the Princess' birthday because that's the color that marks the day of the week she was born on.   PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A supporter of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and Queen Sirikit holds up a picture of their majesties during an anti-government protest in Bangkok. About 500 people, members of the  People's Army against Thaksin Regime, a new anti-government group, protested in Lumpini Park in central Bangkok. The protest was peaceful but more militant protests are expected later in the week when the Parliament is expected to debate an amnesty bill which could allow Thaksin Shinawatra, the exiled former Prime Minister, to return to Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People pick up pictures of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit, during an anti-government protest in Bangkok. About 500 people, members of the  People's Army against Thaksin Regime, a new anti-government group, protested in Lumpini Park in central Bangkok. The protest was peaceful but more militant protests are expected later in the week when the Parliament is expected to debate an amnesty bill which could allow Thaksin Shinawatra, the exiled former Prime Minister, to return to Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man holds up a photo of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in front of Siriraj Hospital before the King left the hospital Thursday. The King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man holds up a photo of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, in front of Siriraj Hospital before the King left the hospital Thursday. The King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai school girl holds up a picture of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wave pictures of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and the yellow flag of the monarchy while they chant "Long Live the King" at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wave pictures of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and the yellow flag of the monarchy while they chant "Long Live the King" at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wave pictures of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and the yellow flag of the monarchy while they chant "Long Live the King" at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 01 AUGUST 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais wave pictures of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and the yellow flag of the monarchy while they chant "Long Live the King" at Siriraj Hospital before the King, 85, was discharged from Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital, Thursday where he has lived since September 2009. He traveled to his residence in the seaside town of Hua Hin, about two hours drive south of Bangkok, with his wife, 80-year-old Queen Sirikit, who has also been treated in the hospital for a year.       PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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