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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej attends a concert at Siriraj hospital in September 2010. He has been seen little since. Source: Wikimedia
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Former Thai prime minister Yingluck Shinawatra. Source: Flickr
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The model of the king's water aerator and the giant "shrine" to his achievements in Bangkok's Rama IX park. Source: Asean Economist
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Laos is chairing Asean this year. Source: Wikimedia
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Thai Buddhism is often entwined with superstitious beliefs. Source: Pixabay
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Singapore, despite its limited size, attracts a lot of visitors. Source: Wikimedia
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EU and Nestlé mount pressure on Thai fishing slavery
The appalling practises of the Thai fishing industry are increasingly under the spotlight. Source: Flickr
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A bridge club is an unlikely focus for the Pattaya authorities. Source: Wikimedia
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