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Life in a Thai School

"These stories and photo albums are some of my experiences from teaching at Sriwittayapaknam School in Samut Prakan, Thailand, for the last 17 years."

- Richard Barrow

Flag Marking His Majesty the King’s 84th Birthday

Written by Richard Barrow

Tuesday, 05 July 2011

The year 2011 marks the auspicious occasion of the 84th birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. As part of the celebrations, students from Mattayom 3 distributed flags carrying the royal emblem to people in the local community. They also handed out national flags to each household. Now every house near the school will be flying these two flags.

For Thai people, the 7th cycle, or 84th, birthday anniversary is an important milestone in life and a special celebration is usually arranged on this occasion. The Government has urged offices and households across the country to display the national flag together with the flag with the Royal Ceremonial Emblem for the celebrations.

Flying the two flags is an expression of love and respect for His Majesty, who is widely known as one of the hardest-working monarchs on earth and has devoted himself to the benefit and happiness of all his people.