Phumiphon Aduldet

[ poo-mi-pawn ah-doon-det ]

noun

1. Rama IX.

Example Sentences

The measured boom of a 101-gun salute, the fanfare of trumpets and the tinkling of stringed instruments made known to the waiting populace that Phumiphon Aduldet had become King Rama IX, continuing in unbroken succession the Chakri Dynasty that began in 1782.

From Washington Times

His victorious successor, granite-faced Marshal Sarit got official blessing from 29-year-old King Phumiphon Aduldet, then sent personal messages to the U.S. and British embassies assuring them that the change in government presaged no change in Thailand's pro-Western foreign policy.

From Time Magazine Archive

King Phumiphon Aduldet of Siam, brother of the murdered King Ananda Mahidol, planned to get away for a rest.

From Time Magazine Archive

Phumiphon Aduldet, 20, King of Siam, who is going to school in Switzerland had a narrow squeak.

From Time Magazine Archive