Week-long celebration of the King planned next month

The government will be holding a week long celebration of His Majesty the King’s 88th birthday anniversary from December 1-7.

Prime Minister’s Office permanent secretary Pol Gen Ake Angsananont said after chairing a meeting to prepare for the celebration.

He said an official opening ceremony of the celebrations will be held on December 1 at 6 pm at the National Museum.

Other activities scheduled to be held include an alms-giving ceremony of five religions at Sanam Luang, an exhibition of a sacred Buddha statue for the public to pay respect and worship.

Various activities will also be organised and the public could also enjoy a tour of the national museum at night.

Additionally, the government will set up signing posts at different locations across the capital, so that the public could write their well wishes to the King.

Yaowarat or Bangkok China Town will be closed off traffic on December 5 to allow activities to be held along the road.

In the provinces, celebrations will also be held at the same time.

Pol Gen Ake said that the government also invite the public to adorn yellow shirts throughout December.

Thai PBS

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