05 DECEMBER 2012 - BANGKOK, THAILAND: A drink vendor works the crowd on the Royal Plaza Wednesday while people wait 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