Rama IX

American  

noun

1. Phumiphon AdunyadetBhumibol Adulyadej, 1927–2016, king of Thailand 1946–2016.

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Example Sentences

Bhumibol, who is known as Rama IX, often commuted lengthy lèse-majesté prison sentences.

From New York Times

Bhumibol — known as Rama IX, the ninth monarch in the Chakri Dynasty — died in 2016.

From New York Times

“Over the past few years, we have been grieving the loss of the king,” she said, referring to Bhumibol, also known as Rama IX. “Now we can celebrate a joyful occasion.”

From Washington Post

His father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who took the name Rama IX, ruled Thailand for nearly seven decades and was revered as a godlike figure who displayed a common touch.

From Los Angeles Times

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