Thailand is considered a Constitutional Monarchy, although it seems those two words should be reversed. The King and Queen are sacredly honored in the Thai Kingdom. Around every street corner, on much of the currency, and in nearly every Thai business and home you will find a picture of King, many times larger than life.
On Dec. 5, The King had his 80th birthday party. The celebration was one of the biggest Thailand has seen in over 700 years as a sovereign country. Driving back from the airport with Samrit and Jiemjai, we took a detour past the royal palace, which is decorated and lit with thousands of white lights for the occasion.
Oh...if I could only post my fabulous picture...;)
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