Monarch fails to appear as politicians battle for control
(NEWSER) - Politicians in Thailand are squabbling as they seek to form a new government, days after a court barred the prime minister and other leading figures from holding office. But as many Thais looked to their long-serving king for guidance, the revered 81-year-old monarch canceled his traditional birthday speech yesterday, citing ill health. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was reported to be suffering from bronchitis, the LA Times reports. More»
