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	Wadeng lived a simple and humble life with his wife and five children who all have their own families.</div>
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	He suffered from kidney and heart problems and was admitted to Prince of Songkhla Nakarin Hospital in February last year. Their Majesties had a bouquet of flowers sent to him on March 5 last year.&nbsp;</div>
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Wadeng, friend of His Majesty, dies at 96

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