26 JULY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Women pray with the items they are donating to monks during a merit making ceremony in the Pathumwan area of Bangkok to honor Thai King His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, also known as Rama X, for his 66th birthday. The King's birthday is 28 July, and events are scheduled throughout Thailand to honor His Majesty. The Pathumwan merit making was organized by businesses in the area. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ