Bhumibol turns 79

King Bhumibol, Rama IX, the world's longest regnant (60 years) king turned 79.
Thai people love and honor their king like a demigod. As he was born on a monday, everybody is wearing yellow (the colour of monday) -shirts and bracelets- to show their deep respect to their king.

Ask a Thai about the king and he can tell you everything- born in Boston, studied in Lausanne, musician, painter and scientist.
But he merit all this- where once poppy sead was growing for opium production, now crop is growing. He spends his own money for social projects and cares a lot about his people.

For his birthday millions were coming to Bangkok- including me ;-)
The area around Grand Palace was filled with Thais in yellow shirts, all excited.
Watching the scenery from the top of a truck, I had a good view and some air to breath.
Around 7 pm the arrival of Bhumibol was announced, all lights turned off and people lightend their candles and started singing the king's song. A heebie- jeebie athmosphere.