All Thais set aside politics for the celebration of His Majesty the King's birthday on Thursday, Dec 5. The King granted a grand royal audience at Rajpracha Samakhom Pavilion in Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan.
5 DEC 2013

His Majesty's Birthday

All Thais set aside politics for the celebration of His Majesty the King's birthday on Thursday, Dec 5. The King granted a grand royal audience at Rajpracha Samakhom Pavilion in Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin district of Prachuap Khiri Khan.

 
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His Majesty's Birthday
Tens of thousands of well-wishers gather in front of Klai Kangwon Palace to await the royal motorcade. Photo by Tawatchai Khemkumnerd.
His Majesty's Birthday
The royal motorcade leaves Klai Kangwon Palace, heading to Rajpracha Samakhom Pavilion. Photo by Panumas Sanguanwong.
His Majesty's Birthday
A glimpse of the King as his car moves past well-wishers, heading to Rajpracha Samakhom Pavilion. Photo by Panumas Sanguanwong.
His Majesty's Birthday
A woman cannot hold back her tears on seeing His Majesty passing by. Photo by Panumas Sanguanwong.
His Majesty's Birthday
People in Hua Hin district, Prachuap Khiri Khan, cheer and wave flags as His Majesty delivers his birthday address to the kingdom. Photo by Tawatchai Khemkumnerd.
His Majesty's Birthday
Protesters at the Democracy Monument watch the King's speech on a giant screen on Ratchadamnoen Avenue. AP photo.
His Majesty's Birthday
An elderly man cries as he listens to the King's speech at the Democracy Monument. AP photo
His Majesty's Birthday
A woman in the crowd in Hua Hin concentrates on the King's speech. Photo by Tawatchai Khemkumnerd.
His Majesty's Birthday
Soldiers perform an oath-taking ceremony for His Majesty. Photo by Pattarachai Preechapanich.
His Majesty's Birthday
A navy ship fires a salute to celebrate His Majesty's birthday. Photo by Pattarachai Preechapanich.
His Majesty's Birthday
Well-wishers cheer and smile, holding placards showing the King's portrait. Photo by Pattarachai Preechapanich.