KingsBirthday
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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