King Bhumibol

Congratulations to the King of Thailand with his 80Th Birthday!

Today on 5 December Thailand celebrates the birthday of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). With his 80 years he is the longest living and reigning monarch.
A special day for Thailand as it is also father's day and most people get a day of. A lot of activities and a military parade in Bangkok will be held in order to celebrate the birthday of the beloved King. And of course most Thai people will wear their yellow shirt.

On the eve of his birthday the King gave his annual speech at the Chitralada Palace on Tuesday evening. Broadcasted on most Thai channels the King urged the Thai people for more unity. Thailand faces some urgent problems at the moment. After one year of military government elections will finally be held, but it's not sure if they will be held peacefully and without tumult.
An other problem is situated in the three southern provinces of Thailand, near Malaysia, where Muslim extremist are making a lot of trouble. So to be able to cope with these modern problems Thai people have to unite.

As for now the King is in good health but about a month ago he was sent to hospital because of a stroke. So especially on this day everybody prays for the King to live long! Emblem created for the King's 80Th Birthday