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Elderly Thai king injured in fall

BANGKOK, July 9 (UPI) -- King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand has slipped while walking, injuring his back, shoulder and ribs.

Sources say the 79-year old king fell while walking in front of a royal residence in Bangkok on June 24, China's Xinhua news agency reported. The king is still recuperating and has been advised against attending any public activities.

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Doctors told Xinhua that the king sustained injuries on his back and shoulder, as well as a small crack on his fourth right rib.

Last month, Thailand held an extravagant celebration marking the king's 60th year on the throne.

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