Joy as His Majesty is 84 today

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- King to appear at Chakri Throne Hall at 10.30am - Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers to line streets - Kingdom unites for seven days of celebrations

Published: 5/12/2011 at 03:33 AM
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After two months of an enduring flood disaster which affected almost 5 million people, all Thais will rejoice today and celebrate His Majesty the King's 84th birthday.

Alight in the darkness
A large boat adorned with His Majesty the King’s portrait, giant lotus lanterns and lighting decorations is lit up in the middle of the Chao Phraya River in Pathum Thani province. Launched by the local administration as part of the King’s birthday celebrations, the boat also serves as a stage forkhon performances and visitors are allowed on board to take pictures. PONGPATWONGYALA

Hundreds of thousands of well-wishers are expected to converge at Siriraj Hospital, Sanam Luang and the Grand Palace to show their love and respect for the King. Today His Majesty will travel from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace and appear at the balcony of Chakri Throne Hall at 10.30am to greet his subjects.

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Max Friederich

Discussion 14 : 05/12/2011 at 07:25 PM14
Happy day! Long live the most gracious King ever.
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Discussion 13 : 05/12/2011 at 03:09 PM13
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MY DEEPEST LOVE FOR YOUR MAJESTY. LONG LIVE ~ LONG LIFE ~ LONG LIFE OUR KING.
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Discussion 12 : 05/12/2011 at 01:08 PM12
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May Your Majesty be with us for many more years to come.
You are the strength of the land. Thank you for all you have done for
Thailand and it's people.
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Discussion 11 : 05/12/2011 at 11:25 AM11
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I pray that His life of service, kindness and generosity, his moral strength and dedication, will continue to inspire all of us
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Discussion 10 : 05/12/2011 at 11:07 AM10
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Sincere Best wishes for your King and the Thai People Happy Birthday, Your Majesty!
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Discussion 9 : 05/12/2011 at 10:35 AM9
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Long Live HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ
of Thailand was born in Cambridge Massachusetts, The United States of America, on Monday the 5th of December 1927, being the third and youngest child of Their Royal Highnesses Prince and Princess Mahidol of Songkhla.
http://kanchanapisek.or.th/biography/hmk.en.html
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Discussion 8 : 05/12/2011 at 10:27 AM8
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Long Live to His Royal Majesty The King Bhumipol...
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Love Live His Majesty, the King of Thailand!
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Long live his Majesty King Bhumibol
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LONG LIVE THE KING.
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