Thailand marks 67th birthday of King Maha Vajiralongkorn

  • 5 years ago
Government officials mark the birthday of the King of Thailand with a ceremony in Pattaya, Thailand, on July 28.

The state employees wearing white military uniforms and yellow t-shirts gathered alongside police in front of a portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn to mark his 67th birthday.

Yellow candles were lit followed by a fireworks display.

Government officials and employees around the country took part in ceremonies marking the King's birthday. Monday, July 29 is a national public holiday in honour of the occasion.

The monarch said in a speech on Sunday that the country ''would prosper if Thais do their duty''.

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