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UNITED NATIONS, Oct. 13 (Xinhua) -- UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon on Thursday expressed "his deep condolences" to the Royal family, government and people of Thailand on the passing of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, acknowledging his long dedication to his country and his legacy as a unifying national leader.
"He was revered by the people of Thailand and highly respected internationally," Ban said in a statement issued here by his spokesman. "In recognition of his work, he received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the United Nations Development Program in 2006."
"The secretary-general expresses his hope that Thailand will continue to honor King Bhumibol's legacy of commitment to universal values and respect for human rights," the statement said.
King Bhumibol has died at the age of 88 after a long illness, the Thai Bureau of Royal Household said in a statement on Thursday.
