Thailand’s King celebrates his 84th birthday.
Today King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand celebrated his birthday. He is 84 years old and this important birthday marks the completion of his 7th twelve-year-cycle. Rama IX, Thailand’s adored King assumed the throne in June 1946, 7 years before Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, and is the world’s longest-reigning monarch. Tens of thousands of [...]
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Posted on 5th Dec 2011
Today King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand celebrated his birthday. He is 84 years old and this important birthday marks the completion of his 7th twelve-year-cycle. Rama IX, Thailand’s adored King assumed the throne in June 1946, 7 years before Queen Elizabeth II of Great Britain, and is the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
Tens of thousands of flag waving well-wishers lined the streets oaround the Grand Palace in Bangkok today to catch a glimpse of their King as his Royal motorcade passed them. The King was admitted to the Siriraj hospital in September 2009, leaving only for important public appearances.
A strong Police presence maintained security and crowd order. Soldiers from the Royal Guard protected the outer perimeter of the Grand Palace. The mounted Horse Guard cavelery trumpeted the King’s arrival at the entrance to his residence. The Police, for “security reasons,” would not allow photography of the King by as his vehicle drove past.
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