Bhumibol Adulyadej

About Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej (1927–2016) served as the King of Thailand for 70 years, making him the longest-reigning monarch in modern history at the time of his death. His reign was defined by a deep public connection and significant political influence, often acting as a unifying stabilizing force during periods of political turbulence in the nation. This sustained role in the 20th and early 21st centuries secures his position as a highly influential historical figure, reflected in his Historical Popularity Index (HPI) rank of #776.

Despite his substantial historical weight, the internet's attention in 2025 appears relatively modest, registering 758K Wikipedia pageviews, indicating an attention gap of +2x in favor of overattention relative to his importance score. When compared to other contemporary political figures in the comparison pool, his visibility is notably lower than that of A. P. J. Abdul Kalam (#990 importance, 2.4M views) and even less influential figures like Reinhard Heydrich (#949 importance, 1.5M views). This suggests that while Bhumibol’s influence was profound within his sphere, his digital footprint lags behind peers who share a similar field classification.

However, recent digital interest is trending upward, with a substantial +21.9% year-over-year increase in views, and a strong +14% momentum observed between Q1 and Q3 of 2025, suggesting a growing curiosity about his legacy in the present day.