PATTAYA MAIL - English Language Newspaper, Thailand

VOL.IX NO.18 - 4 May 2001

Kingdom of Thailand celebrates
Wan Chatramongkhol
(Coronation Day) - May 5

Whist being crowned King of Thailand, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX), His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great took a sacred oath to rule with Righteousness, for the Benefit and Happiness of the Siamese People, which He has done magnificently, garnering tremendous respect from His people. King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the longest reigning monarch in the world. Long Live the King!

Saturday, May 5 marks the 51st anniversary of the Coronation of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. The day is celebrated as a national holiday. This year, government offices will observe the holiday on May 5, whilst commercial banks will observe the day (close) on Tuesday May 8. Government offices and commercial banks will also be closed on Monday, May 7 in observance of the sacred Buddhist holy day, Wisakabucha Day. Note: it is illegal to sell alcoholic beverages on Buddhist holy days in Thailand.

Each year on the 5th of May, the Kingdom of Thailand commemorates the day when, in 1950, the Coronation Ceremony was held for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, the 9th in the Chakri Dynasty (Rama IX).

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