Bhumibol - great name
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Beeb noted that he came to the thrown following the death of his father and brother. Didn't mention anything about the machine gun that killed them or who was holding itOriginally posted by Old Greg View Post
On the death of the father and brother Bhumibol had become king, and the king can do no wrong in the eyes of the law, so he could never stand trial for what had happened.
The film the King and I was also banned in Thailand
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Throne?Originally posted by Whorty View PostBeeb noted that he came to the thrown following the death of his father and brother. Didn't mention anything about the machine gun that killed them or who was holding it On the death of the father and brother Bhumibol had become king, and the king can do no wrong in the eyes of the law, so he could never stand trial for what had happened.
The film the King and I was also banned in Thailand
Though in the story "thrown" seems the correct spelling."You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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It would be good to know the details of his succession but it won't happen. Suffice to say that there is a genuine grief amongst the population and he did many good works during his reign for the poor.Comment
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Oops - bad spelling - sorryOriginally posted by SueEllen View Post
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Nope it was spelt correctly it's just a homophone. Though in this case a good one.Originally posted by Whorty View PostOops - bad spelling - sorry"You’re just a bad memory who doesn’t know when to go away" JRComment
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