Thai king turns 87, but absent from celebrations

BANGKOK (AP) — The people of Thailand celebrated King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 87th birthday Friday with both joy and trepidation, as the ailing monarch failed to make an expected public appearance at a time when there is already growing concern over how the country will manage a smooth succession at the eventual end of his reign.



Thai king turns 87, but absent from celebrations



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