26 JULY 2018 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: Buddhist monks collect donations from office and retail workers from neighboring malls 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