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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women with a buffalo skull perform in front of a portrait of Queen Sirikit at a talent show to honor the Queen. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Women carry a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand across the stage during a talent show in Bangkok to honor the Queen before her birthday. Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers get ready to go on stage at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her birthday. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 09 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Performers get ready to go on stage at a talent show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand before her birthday. Sirikit, born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932, is the queen consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej, King (Rama IX) of Thailand. She met Bhumibol in Paris, where her father was the Thai ambassador. They married in 1950, shortly before Bhumibol's coronation. Sirikit was appointed Queen Regent in 1956. Sirikit produced one son and three daughters. As the consort of the king who is the world's longest-reigning head of state, she is also the world's longest-serving consort of a monarch. Sirikit suffered a stroke on 21 July 2012 and has since refrained from public appearances. Her birthday is celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man walks past portraits of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys the blue royal flag of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man walks past portraits of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys the blue royal flag of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man who sells vegetables from a push cart in Bangkok sets up in front of a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A worker puts up a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand in front of a shop in Bangkok. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai woman walks past a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man buys a portrait of Queen Sirikit to display on her birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Men put a portrait of Queen Sirikit into a car in central Bangkok. The portrait was bought for display on the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai man measures a portrait of Queen Sirikit he bought to display on her birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A motorcycle taxi driver uses his cell phone in front of a portrait of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, and his wife, Queen Sirikit. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man who sells vegetables from a push cart in Bangkok sets up in front of a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A tuk-tuk (three wheeled taxi) in Bangkok drives past a shop selling portraits of Queen Sirikit. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man walks past a portrait of Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Buddhist monk buys supplies to use at his temple on the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 10 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A vendor folds up a Thai flag her sold to a man buying supplies for the Queen's Birthday. Thais are preparing for the Queen's birthday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mothers' Day in Thailand. Thais hang portraits of Queen Sirikit in their homes and fly her royal flag on her birthday.        PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai students in traditional Thai costumes participate in the a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thai students participate in a show to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai students in traditional Thai costumes participate in the a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai students in traditional Thai costumes participate in the a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai students in traditional Thai costumes participate in the a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai students in traditional Thai costumes participate in the a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      Thais participate in a candlelight vigil to honor Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A legless man rides his custom bicycle decorated with a Thai flag on Phayathai Road during the ''Ride for Mom.'' More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a ceremony to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a ceremony to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand on a Bangkok street and wait for the ''Ride For Mom'' to start. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man takes a selfie with his iPhone at the start of the Ride for Mom in Bangkok. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People read flyers about the ''Ride for Mom'' while they wait for it to start. The flyers had a photo of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on the back cover. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a ceremony to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a ceremony to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:      A Thai girl watches her father sign birthday greetings for Queen Sirikit of Thailand. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People sit in a bus shelter decorated with a royal advertisement on Phayathai Road at Victory Monument during the ''Ride for Mom'' in Bangkok. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man waves a ''Ride For Mom'' flag on Phayathai Road at Victory Monument during the ''Ride for Mom'' in Bangkok. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man takes a selfie with his iPhone at the start of the Ride for Mom in Bangkok. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand on a Bangkok street and wait for the ''Ride For Mom'' to start. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand on a Bangkok street and wait for the ''Ride For Mom'' to start. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People sit on a Bangkok street and wait for the ''Ride For Mom'' to start. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants participate in a ceremony to mark the birthday of Queen Sirikit. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A man waves a ''Ride For Mom'' flag on Phayathai Road at Victory Monument during the ''Ride for Mom'' in Bangkok. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  A legless man rides his custom bicycle decorated with a Thai flag on Phayathai Road during the ''Ride for Mom.'' More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People stand on a Bangkok street and wait for the ''Ride For Mom'' to start. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  People read flyers about the ''Ride for Mom'' while they wait for it to start. The flyers had a photo of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on the back cover. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 16 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Bicyclists in Bangkok participate in the ''Ride For Mom'' on Phayathai Road. More than 100,000 people across Thailand participated in the Bike For Mom event in honor of Queen Sirikit, who celebrated her 83rd birthday August 12. In Bangkok, the ride was led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Crown Prince of Thailand and Sirikit's only son. Queen Sirikit, who is in poor health and living in a hospital, was unable to attend the bike ride.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2016 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A Thai children's choir performs with candles on the Queen's Birthday. Thais celebrated the Queen's birthday Friday. Queen Sirikit of Thailand, was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932. She married  Bhumibol Adulyadej, King of Thailand (Rama IX) in 1950. He is the longest serving monarch in the world and she is longest serving consort of a monarch. Her birthday, like the King's Birthday (which falls on Dec. 5),  is a national holiday in Thailand. Her birthday, August 12, is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.      PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais stand in front of a portrait of the Queen Mother after a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais stand in front of a portrait of the Queen Mother after a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People honor the Queen Mother during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees sing the royal anthem during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees sing the royal anthem during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees light candles before a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child on her father's shoulders during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees sing the royal anthem during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees sing the royal anthem during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A child stands in the crowd during a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Mall employees light candles before a candlighting ceremony to honor the 86th birthday of Sirikit, the Queen Mother of Thailand at EmQuartier Mall in Bangkok. She was the wife of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the late King, and she is the mother of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun of Thailand, who succeeded his father. August 12 is also celebrated as Mother's Day in Thailand.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program 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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  • 12 AUGUST 2015 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thais sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program 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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  • 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:  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 sing the Queen's Anthem during a candle light program 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:  Thai students lead people in singing the Queen's Anthem during a celebration 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 lead people in singing the Queen's Anthem during a celebration 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: A Thai student holds up the Queen's flag 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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  • 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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