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The beloved monarch became king in 1946 at age 19 and was seen as a symbol of unity and national identity. He had been in poor health for most of the past decade.

Take a gander at these photos — they're pretty amoosing. Yes, it's time for the Comedy Wildlife Photo Awards, and this year you can vote in the "people's choice" category.

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej has reigned for seven decades. He has been in deteriorating health for years, and a statement put out by the palace late Sunday suggests he's doing poorly.

For more than a century it's been a racial slur. But there's also a movement to reclaim the term. So, what about Yellow?

Rahaf Mohammed Alqunun fled her family during an overseas trip and tried to fly to Australia, but was stopped in Thailand. The U.N. refugee committee has declared her a refugee. "I'm happy," she says.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning living monarch when he died last year at the age of 88, will be cremated in an elaborate ceremony in Bangkok today.

Public health interventions and antiviral drugs have put HIV on the ropes in the U.S. But it's unlikely that infections can be wiped out without a vaccine.

Thai voters have overwhelmingly backed a new constitution in a referendum. The document's critics have called it a step backward for Thai democracy, while supporters say it provides stability.

Airs Wednesday, May 23, 2018 at 8 p.m. & Sunday, May 27 at 3 p.m. on KPBS TV + May 27 at 8 p.m. on KPBS 2

Ten-day event kicks off tonight