Confusion over correct pronunciation of part of King’s full name

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Confusion over correct pronunciation of part of King’s full name
By The Nation

 

The Public Relations Department and government officials will continue to pronounce the first part of the full name of the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej as “phra-baad-som-dej-phra-po-ra-min-ta-ra-ma-ha-bhu-mi-bon-a-dul-ya-dej”, government spokesman Maj-General Sansern Kaewkamnerd said yesterday.

 

The King’s name can be pronounced in various ways so the government will not enforce a particular pronunciation, Sansern said. “It’s up to you because all Thais are of the same heart,” he added.

 

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