Thais mourn as long-reigning King Bhumibol dies
Thailand's King Bhumibol, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at age 88.
The Royal Palace said the king passed away peacefully at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital.
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The Royal Palace said the king passed away peacefully at Bangkok's Siriraj Hospital.
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