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Events & Festivals
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December
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Trooping
of the Colours
(December
3)
Held in the Royal Plaze near the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn,
their Majesties and King and Queen preside over this impressive annual
event. Members of the elite Royal Guards dressed in colourful uniforms,
swear allegiance to the King and march past members of the Royal Family.
H.M.
The King's Birthday Celebrations (December
5)
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, is well beloved and deeply respected by
all Thai. The celebrations of his royal birthday provides his loyal subjects
the opportunity to express their reverence for him. Buildings and homes
all over the country are elaborately decorated and the area around the
Grand Palace is spectacularly illuminated.
The
14th Phuket King's Cup Regatta
(December
5-11)
This
internationally popular regatta is held at the Andaman Sea off Phuket.
Competitors come from all over the world to compete for trophies that
are awarded in several different categories.
Ayutthaya
World Heritage Site Celebration
(December
13-19)
Ayutthaya,
an ancient Siamese capital, celebrates its glorious past with displays
of traditional culture and lifestyles, numerous forms of entertainment,
as well as spectacular light and sund presentations amid the ruins of
this ancient city.
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