Thailand: King Rama VIII, Ananda Mahidol (20 September 1925 – 9 June 1946), 8th monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Oil on canvas painting, 20th century. Ananda Mahidol, also known as Rama VIII, was the eighth monarch of Thailand under the House of Chakri. He was recognized as king by the National Assembly in March 1935; he was a nine-year-old boy living in Switzerland at the time. He returned to Thailand in December 1945. He was found shot to death in his bed in June 1946. Medical examiners ruled it a murder and three servants were executed. His killing has been the subject of much controversy.

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