CoronationDay

05 MAY 2010 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai King BHUMIPOL ADULYADE (in back seat) is driven into the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Wednesday, May 5. Wednesday was Coronation Day in Thailand, marking the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyade, also known as Rama IX. He is the world's longest serving current head of state and the longest reigning monarch in Thai history. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and his coronation was on May 5, 1950, after he finished his studies. The King is revered by the Thai people. Thousands lined the streets around the Grand Palace hoping to catch a glimpse of the King as his motorcade pulled into the palace. The King has been hospitalized since September 2009, making only infrequent trips out of the hospital for official functions, like today's ceremonies. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ

Add to Cart Add to Lightbox Download

Filename: CoronationDay011.jpg
Copyright: Jack Kurtz
Image Size: 2753x1835 / 2.5MB; Bangkok Bhumibol Adulyade Coronation Day Crowd Holiday King Monarchy Rama IX SouthEast Asia Thailand ZUMA
Contained in galleries: Thailand (All), Coronation Day in Bangkok

05 MAY 2010 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Thai King BHUMIPOL ADULYADE (in back seat) is driven into the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Wednesday, May 5. Wednesday was Coronation Day in Thailand, marking the 60th anniversary of the coronation of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyade, also known as Rama IX. He is the world's longest serving current head of state and the longest reigning monarch in Thai history. He has reigned since June 9, 1946 and his coronation was on May 5, 1950, after he finished his studies. The King is revered by the Thai people. Thousands lined the streets around the Grand Palace hoping to catch a glimpse of the King as his motorcade pulled into the palace. The King has been hospitalized since September 2009, making only infrequent trips out of the hospital for official functions, like today's ceremonies. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ