Bush wishes Thai King happy birthday

Wed, 05 Dec 2001 | Source: AFP

THAILAND: U.S. President George W. Bush has sent his best wishes to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-ruling monarch, on the eve of his 74th birthday.

"On the occasion of your Majesty's birthday on December 5, I extend my best wishes and warmest congratulations," the U.S. president said in a statement released on Tuesday by the American embassy here.

Born in 1927 in the U.S. state of Massachusetts, king Bhumibol took the throne at the age of 18 following the death of his brother in 1946.

Bush also thanked Thailand for its support in the wake of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York and Washington and said he looked forward to closer cooperation with the Thai government. --AFP

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