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# King Bhumibol Adulyadej

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Funeral of beloved Thai king starts after a year of mourning

200,000 Thais had gathered around the Grand Palace to bid an emotional farewell.

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Oct 26th 2017, 8:36 AM

Woman forced to kneel before portrait of Thai king after 'posting disrespectful comments online'

Authorities are also urging calm as social media is full of criticism of people who aren’t wearing black and white clothing to mourn.

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Oct 17th 2016, 9:33 AM

Man jailed for 30 years for 'insulting' Thai royals on Facebook

And there is no right for the man to appeal.

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Aug 8th 2015, 8:45 AM