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FILE - In this Nov. 11, 2014 file photo, former Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda attends a charity function in Bangkok, Thailand. Prem Tinsulanonda, one of Thailand's most influential political figures over four decades who served as army commander, prime minister and adviser to the royal palace, has died at age 98. Thai media reported he died Sunday morning, May 26, 2019, in a Bangkok hospital, and an official announcement is expected.(AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit, File)

Former Thai Prime Minister Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

By GRANT PECK - Associated Press

In this Nov. 11, 2014 photo, Prem Tinsulanonda, head of the Privy Council attends a charity function in Bangkok, Thailand. Thailand's government said that a regent will be the caretaker of the monarchy while the country mourns the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej who died on Oct. 13, 2016. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Thai regent is sprightly 96-year-old face of establishment

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