Coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej
The coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) as king of Thailand took place on Friday 5 May 1950 at the Grand Palace, Bangkok. Bhumibol Adulyadej ascended the throne at the age of 18 upon the death of his older brother King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) on Sunday 9 June 1946
left to right: Coronation portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX Coronation Medal | |
| Date | 5 May 1950 |
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| Venue | Grand Palace |
| Location | Bangkok, Thailand |
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