BANGKOK (NNT) – Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha, and his spouse, accompanied by government officials, participated in a series of auspicious ceremonies and celebrations to mark His Majesty the King’s 71st birthday anniversary on July 28.

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The day began with a grand merit-making ceremony where attendees offered alms to 172 revered monks at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok. The Prime Minister presided over the solemn occasion, attended by scores of civil servants and representatives from various government units.

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Reporter: Krajangwit Johjit,
Rewriter: Tarin Angskul
National News Bureau of Thailand