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Birth name | Baby Songkla |
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Full name | Phrabat Somdet Phra Paraminthara Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej |
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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 |
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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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Favourites
Music | Jazz |
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Sport | Sailing |
Some Lesser Known Facts
Bhumibol was the Sole monarch born in the United States. | |
He acquired music skills early and loved jazz. | |
Bhumibol had passions for firearms and photography. | |
He went to the University of Lausanne for education. | |
Bhumibol relished sailing and achieved a gold medal. | |
He patented inventions like water cleaning machines. | |
Bhumibol created music and delved into arts. | |
He influenced Thailand's political scene and backed democracy. | |
Bhumibol encountered health problems in his later years. |