King Bhumibol Adulyadej was the ninth monarch of Thailand, also called Phumiphon Adunlayadet, or Rama IX (born December 5, 1927, Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S.), Having reigned since the age of 18 (9…

Nine things to know about Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej

'Strength of the land, incomparable power'

Thailand is in a state of mourning for the recent death of highly revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, one of the longest-reigning monarchs in history.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand with his sister Princess Kalyani during a holiday in Gstaad, 2nd January 1961.