The King of Thailand in World Focus: Articles and Images from the International Press 1946-2006This is a unique and comprehensive chronicle of King Bhumibol Adulyade), the King of Thailand, as seen through the eyes of foreign journalists and photographers. The account spans eight decades-from his birth and relatively carefree childhood, to tragedy and sudden responsibility, through his formative years amidst domestic and regional turbulence, into his maturity as a champion of the have-nots and a king much admired and loved by his people. |
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Introduction | 16 |
The Prince and the nun Tanjug News Agency 1987 | 24 |
Coronation Year 1950 | 30 |
Copyright | |
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