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Chulalongkorn Day in Thailand »

By Talen on Oct 23, 2008 in Holiday, Thai life | 9 Comments

Today is Chulalongkorn Day in Thailand. A celebration of the life of King Chulalongkorn, also known as King Rama V. October 23 marks the day of his death.
Most westerners will recognize King Chulalongkorn as the boy king depicted in the movie and musical The King and I.
King Chulalongkorn is one of Thailand’s most revered and [...]

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