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The Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne, 2006.

Royal Barge Procession, one of dress rehearsals.
The current king of Thailand is Rama 9; King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) the Great).

When His Majesty was still young, 18 yeas old, he acceded to the throne following the death of the former king, his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, on June 9, 1946.

The year 2006 marks the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne, making him the present world's longest-reigning Monarch.
Various events to celebrate the anniversary were held in June, 2006.



[60th Anniversary] Scenery of Bangkok
Mainly night scenery in Bangkok during the period of the celebration.
Very beautiful with lights.
Some people sell Thai national flags or another flag with the symbol of
the celebration to drivers.
Thai national flags and celebration flags are all over on the street.
A lot of yellow coloured flower along streets for His Majesty.
Scenery 1
Some people sell Thai national flags or another flag with the symbol of the celebration to drivers.		 Scenery 2
(Thai national flags and celebration flags are all over on the street.		 Scenery 3
A lot of yellow coloured flower along streets for His Majesty.
A street at night, beautifully decorated with a lot of lights.
Pictures of the King on the street are also brightly lit.
Scenery 4
A street at night, beautifully decorated with a lot of lights.		 Scenery 5
Pictures of the King on the street are also brightly lit.
Various decorations on the street.
Various decorations on the street.
Scenery 6
Various decorations on the street.
Various decorations on the street.
A beautiful decoration on the street.
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
The old parliament building.
The celebration was held with other kings and queens from oversees.
Scenery 7
Various decorations on the street.		 Scenery 8
A beautiful decoration on the street.		 Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
The old parliament building.
The celebration was held with other kings and queens from oversees.
Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace
Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace
Chitralada Villa, Dusit Palace
The royal residence of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the ninth monarch of Thailand’s Royal House of Chakri.
The pictures above are the scenery of it at night. How wonderful with electric spectaculars.

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[60th Anniversary] General public celebrates
The speeches of His Majesty at Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall was held 9 Jun. 2006.

There are not so many occasions where His Majesty makes a speech to the general public directly. In this opportunity, many citizens, the news says 25 thousand or 1 million people in yellow, filled the place all over.

By the way, the colour " yellow " is seen or heard in many occasions related this anniversary. This colour is, the birthday of the King is Monday and the colour of Monday in Thailand is " yellow ". That is, people wear a yellow shirt and show their love to the King.

In the address of His Majesty, he stated that Thai people should firmly uphold virtue and unity, and it leads them to bring progress and prosperity to the country.

  • Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall (See Bangkok etc 6 - Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall)
    was started to be built in 1908 under the reign of King Chulalongkorn (King Rama V) and was completed in 1915 in the reign of King Mongkut (King Rama VI).
    It was used as the parliament building but after the new parliament building was built behind it, it looks like Ananta Samakhom Throne hall is used only for important ceremonies.

The scenery around 5 o’clock in the early morning.
A lot of people are walking toward Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
Ratchdumnoen Avenue on the way to Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
Around 5:30 in the morning.
People already fills the open space in front of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
Early morning
The scenery around 5 o’clock in the early morning.
A lot of people are walking toward Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.		 Decorations on the street
Ratchdumnoen Avenue on the way to Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.		 Before dawn
Around 5:30 in the morning.
People already fills the open space in front of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall.
After dawn - More people gathers !
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall 1
Around noon.The speech almost get started. Full of the citizens.
After dawn
More people gathers !		 Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall 1
Around noon.The speech almost get started. Full of the citizens.
Blur but a little close up shot.The King addresses on the second floor.
A big monitor is set up in the open space. The scene of the King’s speech is going on.
People are going back home.
Everyone is still excited and moved.
Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall 2
Blur but a little close up shot.The King addresses on the second floor.		 Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall 3
A big monitor is set up in the open space. The scene of the King’s speech is going on.		 After the speech
People are going back home.
Everyone is still excited and moved.

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[60th Anniversary] Royal Barge Procession
The Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River was held 12th, June in 2006, attended by the Emperor and Empress of Japan also.

A barges is a flat-bottomed boat, built mainly for river and canal transport of heavy goods.(From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia)

The Royal Barge Procession starts from the Grand Palace (Wat Phra Kaeo) and goes down to the temple, Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn). A total of 52 spectacle barges sail down the river.

They practiced again and again for the ceremony, and the pictures here were taken on 9th June, one of dress rehearsals.

< Royal Barge Procession >
  • It seems that Royal Barge Procession dates back to the Ayutthaya period (1351−1767). It was held for religious and ceremonial purposes.
  • Royal Barge Procession was regularly taken place, However, it seems that it is held only on a special event nowadays because t costs a lot.
  • Royal Barges are stored in the Royal Barges National Museum along the Chao Phraya River, located around the entrance of BangGorg-Noi canal.
    (see [Bangkok etc 2] Royal Barges National Museum) page.)
Start here.Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and royal barges.
A lot of barges are coming and going.
The scenery is wonderful.
A lot of barges are coming and going.
The scenery is wonderful.
With Wat Arun
Start here.Wat Arun (Temple of the Dawn) and royal barges.		 Various barges 1
A lot of barges are coming and going.
The scenery is wonderful.
Suphannahongse - paddle up a oar
The most important royal barge only for the King. Width 3m, length 46m. 50 oarsmen and 15 crews.
The ones that the oarsman paddle up a oar are special barges; only for the King such as Suphannahongse.
Suphannahongse - paddle up a oar
The most important royal barge only for the King. Width 3m, length 46m. 50 oarsmen and 15 crews.
The ones that the oarsman paddle up a oar are special barges; only for the King such as Suphannahongse.
Close-up of barges
Oarsmen and crews are in gorgeous dresses.
Close-up of barges
Oarsmen and crews are in gorgeous dresses.
A lot of barges have oarsmen in white. Are they escort boat for royal barges ?
They look like escort boats with interesting heads.
Other barges
A lot of barges have oarsmen in white. Are they escort boat for royal barges ?		 Interesting head
They look like escort boats with interesting heads.

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[60th Anniversary] Fireworks for the celebration
Some of the events for the celebration, fireworks shows were held.

Spectacular Performance and Fireworks Display in Honor of His Majesty the King, "The light of Hope and Loyalty ", was held on the bank of Muang Thong Thani Lake, Chaeng Wattana Road, Nonthaburi Province, 17 June 2006.

This part is for the fireworks around Chao Phraya river, 10 June 2006.
Chao Phraya river. On the bridge, can not go ahead by car easily because of the crowd waiting for the fireworks.
Chao Phraya river. On the bridge, can not go ahead by car easily because of the crowd waiting for the fireworks.
Night Scene
Chao Phraya river. On the bridge, can not go ahead by car easily because of the crowd waiting for the fireworks.
沢山の花火が打ち上がりました。花火はいつ見てもいいですね。
沢山の花火が打ち上がりました。花火はいつ見てもいいですね。
沢山の花火が打ち上がりました。花火はいつ見てもいいですね。
Fireworks
I love fireworks.

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[60th Anniversary] Exhibition in honor of His Majesty
IMPACT Arena had the Exhibition in honor of His Majesty the King to celebrate his 60th year on the throne.
IMPACT Arena had the Exhibition in honor of His Majesty the King to celebrate his 60th year on the throne.
(IMPACT Exhibition Center, Muang Thong Thani, Nonthaburi Province)

The exhibition features His Majesty's biography, successive Kings,
His Majesty's activities, and royally initiated projects. The place is really full of people.

By the way, they sell yellow shirts here and a great number of people rushed and bought them; there was a day when one million shirts were sold within a half day.

This is because "yellow" is the birthday colour of His Majesty and people want to show their love to the King to wear a yellow shirt, and also the government recommend that people should wear a yellow shirt everyday until 15 June 2006 and every Monday up to the end of the year 2006.

The scenery of the front of the place and the symbol of the anniversary.
Right after the entrance. It's packed.
A Thai styled house and a big picture of the King.
The Place and the Symbol
The scenery of the front of the place and the symbol of the anniversary.		 A great number of people
Right after the entrance. It's packed.		 Thai style and the King
A Thai styled house and a big picture of the King.
Mysterious decoration
Water falls with one pattern after another.
The entrance to the Royal project exhibition room.
The picture is His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Successive Kings
From the top, Rama 1 to Rama 8.
Mysterious decoration
Water falls with one pattern after another.		 Royal Projects
The entrance to the Royal project exhibition room.
The picture is His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.		 Successive Kings
From the top, Rama 1 to Rama 8.
Childhood 1
Pictures of childhood of the King.
In the left bottom picture, the right boy is the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Childhood 2
In the middle picture, the left boy is older brother (Rama 8) and it looks like the middle person used to be a teacher.
Childhood 1
Pictures of childhood of the King.
In the left bottom picture, the right boy is the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.		 Childhood 2
In the middle picture, the left boy is older brother (Rama 8) and it looks like the middle person used to be a teacher.
Childhood 3
In the middle picture, the left boy is older brother (Rama 8) and the right is the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
With Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
On April 28, the royal wedding took place at Pathumwan Palace.
Childhood 3
In the middle picture, the left boy is older brother (Rama 8) and the right is the King Bhumibol Adulyadej.		 With Her Majesty Queen Sirikit
On April 28, the royal wedding took place at Pathumwan Palace.
Becoming a king 1
He acceded to the throne following the death of the former king, his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, on June 9, 1946.
What is the monk giving him ? :)
Becoming a king 2
He acceded to the throne following the death of the former king, his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, on June 9, 1946.
The coronation ceremony finished ?
Becoming a king 1
He acceded to the throne following the death of the former king, his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, on June 9, 1946.
What is the monk giving him ? :)		 Becoming a king 2
He acceded to the throne following the death of the former king, his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, on June 9, 1946.
The coronation ceremony finished ?
The King and the people
His Majesty goes a long way and see their lives.
All people gathered to the King.
The King and the people
His Majesty goes a long way and see their lives.
All people gathered to the King.
The King and the people
His Majesty goes a long way and see their lives. All people gathered to the King.

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