Thais gather to honour HM the King's 60th year on the throne
BANGKOK, June 9 (TNA) - Hundreds of thousands of Thais gathered at the Royal Plaza in the heart of Bangkok to see His Majesty the King make a rare public appearance to mark HM the King's 60th anniversary on the throne.
Thais from around the kingdom, united in showing their colour, yellow polo and tee shirts -- yellow being the King's birth colour for Monday, the day of his birth -- packed the Royal Plaza in considerable heat in the hope of catching a glimpse of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and show their loyalty and gratitude for the monarch's faithful conduct of royal duties and his dedication to the people.
King Bhumibol is the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty and ascended to the throne exactly 60 years ago today, on June 9, 1946. Their Majesties the King and Queen paid homage the past kings of the Chakri dynasty and received blessings from senior Buddhist monks before granting an audience to representatives of the Royal Family, privy councillors and nobility.
His Majesty the King appeared on the balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, granting an audience to the general public. His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn represented the Royal Family in wishing His Majesty well.
Caretaker Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra represented the Cabinet, civil servants, police and military officers and the Thai people in paying homage to His Majesty. Presidents of Parliament and the Supreme Court also read statements honouring the King.
Thailand has declared a five-day public holiday for the events from Friday until Tuesday. Monarchs and royal guests from 25 countries -- including Japan's Emperor Akihito, Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah of Brunei and Queen Beatrix of the Netherlands -- were among those expected to attend the events. (TNA)-E004
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