05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: People gather on the Royal Plaza Wednesday to see Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand, before his public audience at the Mukkhadej balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. December 5 is a national holiday. It's also celebrated as Father's Day. Celebrations are being held across the country to mark the birthday of Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand. PHOTO BY JACK KURTZ