BANGKOK, Dec 2 – Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra on Sunday along with the Army Commander in Chief joined Sunday’s rehearsal for the oath of allegiance ceremony and the Trooping of Coulours of the Royal Guards for the celebration of His Majesty the King’s birthday on December 5.
The rehearsal took place at the Royal Plaza near the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Dusit Palace. Three roads around the Royal Plaza, were closed to traffic Sunday morning for the rehearsal. More than 2,000 military officers joined the dress rehearsal.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will make a public appearance on his birthday from the balcony of Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, starting at 10 am. December 5 marks His Majesty’s 85th birthday anniversary.
Permanent secretary of the Prime Minister’s Office Tongthong Chandransu earlier said gigantic LCD screens will be installed on both sides of Ratchadamnoen Avenue leading to the Royal Plaza and Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall to enable the crowd to clearly see HM the King and royal family members.
A candle-lit ceremony will be held at Sanam Luang to celebrate HM the King’s birthday anniversary on Wednesday evening.
