Rama IX
Americannoun
Example Sentences
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The birds are considered good luck, and better yet, the number nine honors the king, who was known as Rama IX for his place in the nation’s dynasty.
From Seattle Times • Nov. 14, 2016
Absolute monarchies around the world had long been on the wane when Bhumibol — also known as Rama IX — was proclaimed king in 1946.
From Washington Post • Oct. 13, 2016
Bhumibol was proclaimed King Rama IX of Siam’s Chakri dynasty that same day, though he would not be crowned until 1950, after the official name change to Thailand, meaning, “Land of the Free.”
From Time • Oct. 13, 2016
Another symbol of Thai unity is the country's constitutional monarch, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, 51, whose official title is King Rama IX.
From Time Magazine Archive
A woman seated at a nearby table pulled out a laminated photograph of King Rama IX.
From An Apostate: Nawin of Thais by Sills, Steven (Steven David Justin)
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