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“I was born in the reign of King Rama…”
Thais are honouring their late King Bhumibol Adulyadej with tattoos.
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“It’s a way to express and record their own story of love and devotion to our king,” said Esara Usada, 55, who has been a tattoo artist for two decades and owns Sak Lai. (Reuters)
Number 9
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Popular design include number nine in Thai.
Why?
Bhumibol (Rama IX) was the 9th king of the Chakkri dynasty.
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