Our hearts are with the people of Thailand tonight as they morn the passing of their beloved king. We are okay, but we are surrounded by a great sadness. It is as if 67 million people have lost their father.
Sear Jai Duay Ka. ("Broken Heart Together")
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December 11, 2014Post:
The King in Yellow
Friday, December 5th, was the King's birthday. His Majesty King Bhumibol turned 87, though sadly he spent this national holiday in a hospital room and did not make an appearance. I asked our driver if Thai people have big parties for the King's birthday, and he responded very seriously that they don't have big parties, but sedate, respectful gatherings with lighted candles - more reverential than festive. The king is much loved by his people, and his image is seen everywhere - as plentiful as the Buddhas in the spirit houses. The display here is at the entrance of a hotel, and it is representative of the size and grandeur of similar displays throughout the city.The King's color is yellow (I later learned this is because he was born on a Monday, and yellow is the color for Monday), so we wore our yellow shirts to honor the king. The king's birthday is also their national Father's Day.
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