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International Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at 88
Thailand's venerated King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88, the Royal Palace announced.
King Bhumibol passed away at Bangkok's Siriraj hospital on Thursday. The palace did not give a reason for his death.
"His Majesty has passed away at Siriraj Hospital peacefully," a statement said, adding he died at 15:52 (0852 GMT).
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