Jack Kurtz: Photographer
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Bangkok, Bangkok 10100, Thailand |
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+66-08-8017-7172 (Thailand)
602-633-5215 (US for Voice Mail and Messages only) |
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Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, died on Oct 13, 2016, at 88 years old. The Boston born King (he was born while his parents, members of Thailand's royal family, were in the US studying medicine) reigned as Thailand's Monarch for more than 70 years and was the only King the overwhelming majority of Thais has ever known.
In a country with deep, and seemingly intractable political differences, the King was seen as a unifying figure. He was revered by poor people in the countryside and the elites in Bangkok.
Thailand is now in a year long mourning period. Following Buddhist tradition, the King will be cremated at the end of the mourning period.
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231 days ago |
| Member Since: |
2.26.2005 |
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The images below are from the
portfolio of Jack Kurtz. They are presented here for your viewing pleasure. These images may not be used elsewhere and are protected by copyright. To see these images, click on the icon and you will see a much larger image.
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"Death of the King"
People at Siriraj Hospital cry and comfort each other Thursday, October 13, after Bhumibol Adulyadej... |
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"Death of the King"
A woman fainted as news of the King's death spread through the crowd at the hospital. |
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"Death of the King"
A woman looks up towards the King's hospital room after his death was announced. |
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"Death of the King"
An Honor Guard marches past mourners into the Grand Palace to stand watch for the revered Monarch. |
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"Death of the King"
Thai Prime Minister General Prayuth Chan-O-Cha "wais" to mourners at the Grand Palace. (Th... |
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"Death of the King"
A woman weeps and prays along the outer wall of the Grand Palace. |
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"Death of the King"
A cleaning woman vaccuums the carpet in front of a shrine dedicated to His Majesty. |
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"Death of the King"
Bangkok's notorious nightlife has gone dark during the mourning period for the King. This is Soi Cow... |
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"Death of the King"
A mourner prays late at night along the palace wall. |
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"Death of the King"
Thai police watch the crowd gathered at the Palace in mourning. |
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