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The King's 86th Birthday

19 images Created 5 Dec 2013

December 5 is the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. It is both Fathers' Day in Thailand and the country's national holiday. The King is widely revered by the Thai people and frequently seen as a unifying force in Thailand's fractured political landscape. This year the King celebrated his 86th birthday. There was a large gathering and candlelight service for the King on Sanam Luang, the large parade ground north of the Grand Palace.

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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A man writes birthday wishes for the King on a bodhi tree in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Military cadets march in a parade to honor the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A woman wearing a hair band that says Long Live the King on the birthday of the King of Thailand. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai military personnel at the celebration of the birthday of the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  Thai military cadets stand in formation in front of the stage with a large portrait of the King at his birthday celebration. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants with offerings for the King during the celebration of his birthday. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: The celebration of the birthday of the King of Thailand. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA (center) the Prime Minister of Thailand, and ANUSORN AMORNCHAT, her husband, (right) enter the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA (center) the Prime Minister of Thailand, and ANUSORN AMORNCHAT, her husband, (right) on stage the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA the Prime Minister of Thailand, and ANUSORN AMORNCHAT, her husband, (right) on stage the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA (center) the Prime Minister of Thailand, reads a proclamation honoring the King at the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA (center) the Prime Minister of Thailand, reads a proclamation honoring the King while her husband, ANUSORN AMORNCHAT, stands next to her at the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND:  YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA, the Prime Minister of Thailand, reads a proclamation honoring the King at the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.    PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: YINGLUCK SHINAWATRA (left), the Prime Minister of Thailand, and ANUSORN AMORNCHAT, her husband, (right) hold candles during the celebration of the birthday of the King in Bangkok. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants hold candles during a candlelight service for the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants hold candles during a candlelight service for the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai civil servants hold candles during a candlelight service for the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Fireworks go off while Thais hold candles to honor the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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  • 05 DECEMBER 2013 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A member of the Royal Thai Air Force holds up a candle during a celebration of birthday of the King. Thais observed the 86th birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, their revered King on Thursday. They held candlelight services throughout the country. The political protests that have gripped Bangkok were on hold for the day, although protestors did hold their own observances of the holiday. Thousands of people attended the government celebration of the day on Sanam Luang, the large public space next to the Grand Palace in Bangkok.     PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ
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