Wed 5 December 2007 is the king's 80th birthday. The whole of Thailand is celebrating, everyone wearing yellow which is a mark of respect to the King, fireworks everywhere including here in Karon, Phuket, all the teles showing the official ceremonies; they are very proud of their King. He is the longest serving monarch in the world, having had his 60th aniversary last year. He must have been 19 when he became King in 1946. (Elizabeth 2nd became Queen in 1952).
Only 4 full days and a bit of Monday left here, flying out Mon evening, arrive Heathrow Tuesday sometime. I believe UK is 7 hours behind Thailand. Weather has been mostly sunny all the time, just a bit of cloud here and there, plus two short sharp showers.
Do you like the photos? I still plan to add comments to them soon.
All the Best,
John
