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