Thailand: The coronation of King Rama IX, Bhumibol Adulyadej (5 December 1927 – ), 9th monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, at the Grand Palace, Bangkok, 5 May, 1950

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Phumiphon Adunyadet; born 5 December 1927) is the current King of Thailand. He is known as Rama IX (and within the Thai royal family and to close associates simply as Lek. Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history.

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