Thai people nationwide came out in force this morning to pay tribute to late King Bhumibol the Great on the fourth anniversary of his passing on October 13th, 2016 at the age of 89,by giving alms to monks.
In Bangkok, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife presided over a merit-making ceremony at Sanam Luang, to present alms to 89 monks. They were joined by cabinet ministers and their spouses, government officials and members of the public. A candle-lit ceremony is scheduled to take place tonight at the same venue.
Portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and a songthaew (baht bus) in Kanchanaburi. Photo: Benoit Mortgat / flickr. CC BY-NC 2.0.
HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit. Author unknown. This image or media is now in the public domain in Thailand.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Rama IX. Artist: Dinhin Rakpong-Asoke.
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the Royal family. Photo:
Panoramic mural painting near Thao Suranaree Monument in Korat (Nakhon Ratchasima), in honor of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: Adventure in Thailand.
Portrait of King Bhumibol in Phitsanulok. Photo: ChrisO.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 5 December 1927 – 13 October 2016. Photo: Twitter.
HM King Bhumibol of Thailand. Photo: Sébastien Bertrand / flickr.
Image of His Majesty the King at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok. Photo: Government of Thailand.
Thailand’s HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, center, is surrounded by his family members. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the King of Thailand.
Flag of His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) of Thailand. Image: Xiengyod.
Several “exhibits” showing the Royal Thai Regalia on Ratchadamnoen Avenue in Bangkok in honour of the 60th anniversary of H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s ascension to the throne. Photo: Heinrich Damm.
His Majesty the King at the Grand Palace, Na Phra Lan Road on Sunday, December 5, 2553. Photo: Peerapat Wimolrungkarat / พีรพัฒน์ วิมลรังครัตน์) / Government of Thailand.
HM KingBhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand.
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