Thailand is marking 70 years since King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning living monarch, ascended to the throne.
The celebrations began with a religious ceremony in Bangkok, led by 770 Buddhist monks, an auspicious number. The 88-year-old king is revered by Thais, for whom he has been a figure of stability through the country's decades of political upheaval. But he is in poor health and has not been seen in public for months.
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The celebrations began with a religious ceremony in Bangkok, led by 770 Buddhist monks, an auspicious number. The 88-year-old king is revered by Thais, for whom he has been a figure of stability through the country's decades of political upheaval. But he is in poor health and has not been seen in public for months.
Thailand travel guide
Dive into Thailand via its legendary food and breathtaking scenery, then go deeper with its unique culture and fascinating history. Wander through wild orchids in Mae Hong Son, charter a longtail boat on the Andaman Coast or look for tigers and monkeys in national parks.
Covers: Bangkok, Central Thailand, Ko Chang, Chiang Mai Province, Northern Thailand, Hua Hin, Southern Gulf, Ko Samui, Lower Gulf, Phuket, Andaman Coast and more
You can pick and choose from complete guides and individual chapters, and download them to any device you like.
Click here to visit the Lonely Planet shop for more ebooks and print versions.
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