Thailand fathers day (December the 5th) and the new King
In memory of the late father of Thailand for the past 70 years, happy birthday HRM Bhumipol Adulyadej (Rama IX), he will always be in our hearts on this day - the 5th of December. For Thais, today is not just another day. Over the past seven decades, today had been a day when the entire nation celebrated the birthday of His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. This year is different, as the passing of King Bhumibol turns this ceremonial occasion into a collective reminiscence.
On the occasion of Thailand’s Father’s Day, Bhumibol Bridge played host to the grand-scale commemorative ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Bhumibol Bridge was constructed in recognition of the initiative by King Bhumibol towards urban development. It was also meant to address traffic congestion between Bangkok and Samut Prakan Province. His Majesty also called for the construction of Khlong Lat Pho for flood relief.
Thailand's new monarch 'King Maha Vajiralongkorn' led prayers for his late father on the 2nd of December, his first appearance at Bangkok's Grand Palace since he was officially appointed the day before (the 1st of December) after a seven week delay.
Thailand has been plunged into grief since the death of his widely revered father King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 October after seven-decades on the throne.
On the occasion of Thailand’s Father’s Day, Bhumibol Bridge played host to the grand-scale commemorative ceremony of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Bhumibol Bridge was constructed in recognition of the initiative by King Bhumibol towards urban development. It was also meant to address traffic congestion between Bangkok and Samut Prakan Province. His Majesty also called for the construction of Khlong Lat Pho for flood relief.
Thailand's new monarch 'King Maha Vajiralongkorn' led prayers for his late father on the 2nd of December, his first appearance at Bangkok's Grand Palace since he was officially appointed the day before (the 1st of December) after a seven week delay.
Thailand has been plunged into grief since the death of his widely revered father King Bhumibol Adulyadej on 13 October after seven-decades on the throne.
The ceremony, which was broadcast live on television, offered Thais their first glimpse of Vajiralongkorn presiding over official duties as their new king, the 10th King of the Chakri dynasty.
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