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Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (born born 5 December 1927, r. since 9 June 1946) in an affectionate embrace with his mother, Somdej Phra Srinagarindra

Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej (born born 5 December 1927, r. since 9 June 1946) in an affectionate embrace with his mother, Somdej Phra Srinagarindra

Mom Srinagarindra (née Sangvan Talapat; 21 October 1900 – 18 July 1995) was a member of the Thai Royal Family and was a member of the House of Mahidol, which is descended from the Chakri Dynasty. She was married to Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, the Prince of Songkla, son of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and was the mother of Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas, King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII), and King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX).

Her given name was Sangwal, while her formal name and title were Somdej Phra Srinagarindra Boromarajajonani. In Thailand she was affectionately called Somdej Ya, 'the Royal Grandmother'. By the various hill tribe people, to whom she was a special patron, she was called Mae Fah Luang, 'Royal Mother from the Sky', or 'Heavenly Royal Mother'.

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