Thailand Festivals
 
 
 
 

Paknam Web: Thailand Festivals 2010

The colourful festivals of Songkran and Loy Krathong are well-known to tourists from all around the world. However, Thailand has many more unique festivals that are not always found in the guidebooks but can be just as good. Some of the Thai festivals on this website are not even well-known among Thai people. If you are planning a holiday in the Kingdom of Thailand, then make sure that you check out our Festival Diary Dates.
Thai King Celebrates 60 Years on Throne
Friday, 09 June 2006 02:31

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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej with Queen Sirikit waves after his address in Bangkok. Nearly one million Thais wearing yellow shirts flocked into central Bangkok for the king's first public audience in six years, marking his 60th anniversary on the throne, police said. The king called for unity among his people after months of political turmoil, in a speech to mark his 60th anniversary on the throne (AFP/Pornchai Kittiwongsakul)

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Tens-of-thousands of well-wishers, wearing yellow and waving Thai flags, gather outside Dusit Palace to celebrate Thai King Bhumibol Aduljadej's 60th coronation anniversary in Bangkok June 9, 2006. REUTERS/Chaiwat Subprasom (THAILAND)
 

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