Quick Info
| Profession | Monarch |
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| Nationality | Thai |
| Date of Birth | 5/12/1927 |
| Age | 88 years (died on 13, Oct, 2016) |
| Birthplace | Cambridge, Massachusetts, U.S. |
| Date of Death | 13/10/2016 |
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Bio/Wiki
| Birth name | Baby Songkla |
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| Full name | Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthara Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej |
| Other name | Mahitalathibet Ramathibodi Chakri Naribodin Sayamintharathirat Boromanatbophit |
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| Posthumous name | Phrabat Somdet Phra Boromchanakadhipeshra Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej Maharat Boromanatbophit |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5' 7" (170 cm) |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Salt and Pepper |
Educational Qualification(s)
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Personal Life
| Religion | Theravada Buddhism |
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| Zodiac sign | Sagittarius |
| Nationality | Thai |
| Hometown | Bangkok, Thailand |
| Food Habit | Non-vegetarian |
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| Controversy | Enforcement of lèse-majesté laws |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Married |
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| Marriage Date | 28/04/1950 |
Family
| Wife | Sirikit Kitiyakara | ||||
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Career
| Dynasty | Chakkri | ||||||||||
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| Reign | 9/06/1946 – 13/10/2016 |
Favourites
| Music | Jazz |
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| Sport | Sailing |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Bhumibol was the Sole monarch born in the United States. | |
| 2. He acquired music skills early and loved jazz. | |
| 3. Bhumibol had passions for firearms and photography. | |
| 4. He went to the University of Lausanne for education. | |
| 5. Bhumibol relished sailing and achieved a gold medal. | |
| 6. He patented inventions like water cleaning machines. | |
| 7. Bhumibol created music and delved into arts. | |
| 8. He influenced Thailand's political scene and backed democracy. | |
| 9. Bhumibol encountered health problems in his later years. |