King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square in Cambridge

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00:00In Cambridge, Massachusetts, stands King Pumipon Andunyadet Square.

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00:17This special place honors the late King Lama Knife of Thailand,

00:20who is believed to have been born nearby at a hospital there,

00:23where his father studied at Harvard Medical School.

00:26The square was officially dedicated in 1990 by the king's daughter, Princess Jula Poon.

00:32In 2003, the King's of Thailand Birthplace Foundation installed a monument here to celebrate the king's legacy.

00:38The foundation has worked to improve and maintain the square as a peaceful place for affection.

00:44It served as a gathering place for the Thai American community in Massachusetts

00:48for celebrations, especially on King Pumipon's birthday and other Thai national holidays.

00:53The monument at the square provides visitors with information about the king's life,

00:58its achievements and its significance to both Thailand and the local Thai community.

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