BANGKOK, 5 December 2013 Activities have been held in Pattani Province in celebration of His Majesty the King’s 86th birthday anniversary
At Pattani’s Muang District, Deputy Pattani Governor Sompoch Suwannarat presided over the celebration of the King’s birthday. Major activities organized during the celebration in honor of the King included the releasing of 1 million shrimp into their natural habitat and a parade, in which over 1,000 state officials, religious leaders, and the locals took part. The releasing of shrimp was aimed at preserving water and marine resources and creating conscience among locals as well as promoting the balance of nature.