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Thousands gather to commemorate late king

Thousands gather to commemorate late king

Sea of yellow in Sanam Luang as Their Majesties preside

A woman raises a banner that reads “King’s people” ahead of a ceremony to mark the birthday of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Father’s Day at Sanam Luang on Saturday. (Photo by Wichan Charoenkiartpakun)

Thousands of yellow-clad people gathered at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Saturday to greet Their Majesties the King and the Queen and light candles to mark the birthday of late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great and the national Father’s Day.

The government, which organised the ceremony, earlier invited people to greet Their Majesties, pay tribute to the late king and show their loyalty to the royal family at 7.19pm. 

It marked the first time Their…

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