BANGKOK, 22 November 2012 – To mark the occasion of His Majesty the King’s 85th birthday, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration (BMA) has prepared decorations and pavilions for placement along Ratchadamnoen Road and other areas of the capital’s old quarter.
BMA’s Public Works Department Director Winai Limsakul said that on December 5th, Ratchadamnoen Road, Si Ayutthaya Road and Rama Five Road will be decorated with lights and large displays that will also be present on Arun Amarin Road, Pinklao Bridge and Siriraj Hospital. The displays have been slated to stay up until after the New Year’s celebration.
Mr. Winai added that 34 pavilions will also be erected in honour of the life and achievements of His Majesty the King. Officials are expected to complete work on the pavilions by December 1st.
