His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej still a guiding light for Kingdom

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His Majesty the King still a guiding light for Kingdom
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Monarch to grant public audience; first ever outside Bangkok

BANGKOK: -- TO MARK his 86th birthday anniversary today, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will grant a grand public audience at his Klai Kangwon Palace in Prachuap Khiri Khan.

A huge number of the much-revered monarch's well-wishers are expected to crowd the streets to express their continued deep loyalty to him.

This year, Thais' overwhelming respect for His Majesty has caught the world's spotlight, as even the serious confrontations between anti-government demonstrators and the Yingluck Shinawatra-led administration have come to a halt especially for this important occasion.

Both sides are now busy organising events to honour the much-beloved King.

His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, will make a public appearance at the Rajapracha Samakhom Pavilion of Klai Kangwon Palace at 10.30am today.

HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Parliament President Somsak Kiatsuranont, the supreme commander, and the chiefs of the armed forces will be present to express their well wishes.

His Majesty's public appearance will be televised.

Many giant screens are now installed at various spots in Prachuap Khiri Khan's Hua Hin district, as a huge number of people are expected to turn out in full force today to celebrate His Majesty's birthday.

Many people have been occupying the footpath along Phet Kasem Road in front of the Klai Kangwon Palace since yesterday.

Nattakan Sittikham, a Nonthaburi resident, said she had staked her claim to a space on the footpath yesterday morning.

"I have come here to honour my much-beloved King. I love him so much because he is so devoted to his country and his people," said the 60-year-old woman.

Pattarin Obchoey, 44, said that she, her family members and friends had travelled from as far away as Nakhon Pathom because they wished to express their loyalty to the King.

"We needed to come early because we were worried that all the space would be quickly occupied," she said yesterday.

Prachuap Khiri Khan Governor Weera Sriwathamatrakoon said that a portion of the road would be closed to traffic from 3am today to ensure there was more space for well-wishers.

"It should be able to accommodate tens of thousands of people," he said.

This will be the first time His Majesty has granted a grand public audience from Klai Kangwon Palace.

Light decorations and decorative plants are adorning the area.

Meanwhile, when asked by Bangkok Poll what they wanted to tell His Majesty, about 42.4 per cent of respondents said they loved him, while 29.4 per cent said they wished him good health and a long life. Another 9.2 per cent said they revered His Majesty.

Democrat Party leader Abhisit Vejjajiva said the respite between the government and the anti-government demonstrators was solid proof that the monarchy was truly Thailand's unifying force.

The protest leaders are former Democrat MPs. Yingluck said the anti-government protesters planned to hold an event in honour of His Majesty at Government House.

She said she would lead the candle-lit ceremony in honour of the King at Sanam Luang, which will start shortly after 7pm tonight.

Several heads of state have already sent their best wishes to His Majesty on the occasion of his birthday. Among them are Britain's Queen Elizabeth II and US President Barack Obama


-- The Nation 2013-12-05

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[waza]

Happy Birthday to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej

[aussiesteve63]

Happy Birthday His Majesty and Happy Fathers day to all

Edited December 4, 2013 by aussiesteve63

[songsai]

Long Live HIS MAJESTY KING BHUMMIPOL the Beloved King of Thailand

[ezzra]

Truly, whole heartedly and with great respect to the monarch of this land, please stay with

us many more years to come... long live the king....

[ginjag]

Been to this Kingdom 32 years, He is loved so much here and the world over, a father figure for anyone anywhere to model themselves on.

His honesty and values are second to none envied by so many. May you survive for many more years and I for one will watch the birthday on TV.

CHOK DEE.

[ratcatcher]

Happy Birthday your Majesty. Best wishes for good health and happiness.

[sunshine51]

Happy Birthday to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Three links concerning HM if you're interested...

http://www.thaiwaysmagazine.com/thai_article/2911_acquaintedKing/acquaintedKing.html

http://www.soravij.com/rama9.html

http://news.ie.msn.com/king-bhumibol-adulyadej-life-in-pictures-18

Long Live The King!

[Docno]

Thailand needs his presence more than ever now...

[phitsanulokjohn]

A very happy birthday Your Majesty and wish you many more to come.

[Samaaw]

Long Live The King - Happy Birthday to a wonderful example and an inspiration ! May Thailand find peace and may they look always to what the King has done for them and put aside their differences !

[Mario2008]

1 post and two replies removed.

This topic is about His Majesties birthday, lets stick to that.

[newcomer71]

Happy birthday Beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thailand loves you and needs you for many years to come!

All the best for you, and LONG LIVE THE KING.

Edited December 5, 2013 by newcomer71

[MILT]

My deep humble gratitude and love for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej!

Long Live The King!

[DGIE]

Happy happy 86th birthday to you King of Thailand. May you have more birthdays to come.

May you have better health and live longer!!!!!

[Able]

Our very best wishes to King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his birthday today.

Wishing him the very best of health for many years to come.

[meechai]

Happy Birthday

Long Live The King !

[rebelplatoon]

A Happy Birthday and Good health to the GUIDING LIGHT OF Thailand.

[bra]

Birth Greetings to His Majesty the King and best wishes for his health and a longer life.

[linne16]

Happy Birthday King Bhumibol Adulyadej! May you be granted with better health as you serve as a very endearing father not just for Thais but for everyone living here in Thailand

[Colabamumbai]

Happy Birthday to His Majesty. With wishes of continued good health. Long Live The King.

Happy Fathers Day to all.

[empireboy]

Long live the King!

And may all those loyal to him on both sides of the current political debate, imitate from their heart, his grand and noble sense of the appropriate!

[Tony121]

Happy Birthhday, Long live the King.

[SouthernMan3]

Happy Happy Birthday to His Majesty the King.

May you, the one revered by all, be with us for many many more years to come.

Thank you for all that you have done for Thailand.

You are the BEST kap

[pxlgirl]

happy Birthday to the King of Thailand.

[kuiburi]

^{Happy birthday to the KIng , father of Thailand .}

^{Wished i could celebrate with wife and kids , but duty calls on the other side of the globe .}

^{Anyway , to all u fathers at home , have a GREAT day and stay safe .}

[Bluetiger]

Happy Birthday to his majesty the king. Best wishes.

Edited December 5, 2013 by Bluetiger

[Roger54]

A Very birthday to his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej