JuntaHappinessParty

24 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traditional puppeteers perform the Ramakien (the Thai version of the Ramayana) with a Hanuman puppet at the happiness party in Bangkok. The Thai Junta is organizing a series of public events throughout Thailand meant to bolster public opinion. The events are called "restoring happiness to the people" parties. They feature historic pageants, music, food, health checks and free haircuts. The party in Bangkok is on Sanam Luang, the Royal Parade Ground, which is near the Grand Palace and the Ministry of Defense. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

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Copyright: © 2014 Jack Kurtz
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24 JULY 2014 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Traditional puppeteers perform the Ramakien (the Thai version of the Ramayana) with a Hanuman puppet at the happiness party in Bangkok. The Thai Junta is organizing a series of public events throughout Thailand meant to bolster public opinion. The events are called "restoring happiness to the people" parties. They feature historic pageants, music, food, health checks and free haircuts. The party in Bangkok is on Sanam Luang, the Royal Parade Ground, which is near the Grand Palace and the Ministry of Defense. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ