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King calls for kindness, goodwill

Crowds jam Royal Plaza for HM's 85th birthday

His Majesty called on Thais to extend kindness and goodwill to each other as hundreds of thousands of people packed the Royal Plaza to celebrate the King's 85th birthday yesterday.

His Majesty the King gives his birthday speech from the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall balcony. PATIPAT JANTHONG.

His Majesty left Siriraj Hospital at 9.54am amid a yellow-clad crowd chanting "Long live the King" and waving the Thai and King's flag as the monarch entered his vehicle.

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  • bubpa

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    Discussion 1 : 06 Dec 2012 at 12.391

    Long live the King! I agree with Mr. Somsak who urged all Thais to adhere to His Majesty's speech. All Thais regardless of the shirt colors which include politicians must practice kindness and adhere to the standard of morality and work ethics.

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