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Sad day. Thai locals queue at the Grand Palace to pay their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Picture: Munir Uz Zaman/AFPRobyn IronsideNews Corp Australia NetworkAUSTRALIAN visitors to Thailand have been warned against overt displays of happiness in coming weeks as the country mourns the death of beloved King Bhumibol. All festive events for 30-days have been cancelled including live music, stage performances and next week’s Full Moon Party planned for Koh Phangan.Visitors were urged..>> view original21 abducted Chibok schoolgirls freed
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