Festivities celebrating the King's Diamond Jubilee are coming to a close. It has been interesting to see the Thai people so proud of their nation and their King over these last few weeks. People have been wearing yellow as much as possible and in every imaginable shade. TV sets have been showing montages of the King's life and are being shown all over the city on the many sets dotted around town. It is touching to see the people stop and watch the live footage of the King's celebrations with huge smiles and looks of admiration and appreciation. People have had tears in their eyes and made many declarations of living a better lifestyle in honor of the King. Dignataries have flown in from all over the world to pay homage to the King and there have been ceremonies and dinners given in his honor. The Bangkok Post has printed neat stories of the accomplishments he has made. The city has been decorated in lights and bejewelled arches in certain parts of town. A new 60 baht bill in a yellow shade has been issued in honor of the Diamond Jubilee and people have lined up at banks to get a hold of these commemorative notes. I haven't gotten any yet, but do have the commorative banknotes of his 50th year on the throne celebration. Have I been hear that long to witness 2 jubilees? I guess so. Wow! I wish I had pictures to share but check out the Bangkok Post link for pictures.
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