A Royal Household Bureau handout photo shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej waving at the Royal Ceremony on his 80th birthday celebration on the balcony of the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall at the Grand Palace, Bangkok, Thailand, 05 December 2007. ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BUREAUThe cabinet has resolved to keep Dec 5 as a public holiday each year in honour of his Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a government spokesman said yesterday. Please join us on our Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/bangkokpostlearningDec 5 stays a national holiday for late KingThe cabinet has resolved to keep Dec 5 as a public holiday each year in honour of his Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a government spokesman said yesterday. According to the announcement, which is in accordance with a royal command, Dec 5 will from now on be observed as an important national day to remember the late King's contributions to this country. The day is designated as the birthday anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country's National Day, and Fathers' Day, according to the announcement.

Source: Bangkok Post February 08, 2017 03:33 UTC