Trong Phra Charoen! ( Long live the King)

Today was King Bhumibol's Birthday, a national holiday and the biggest baddest birthday party imaginable. The.People.Were.Everywhere. Lining the streets wearing colored shirts representing their home regions (lots of pink as the majority were Bangkonians), waving flags, trying not to suffocate in the heat...or maybe that was just me? There were parades, food, concerts, food, fireworks, food, muay thai boxing, food, and craft booths. It must have rivaled Times Square NYE.

Some things about the king:
1. Everyone loves the king. If you do not love the king...wait that isnt possible...EVERYONE loves the king.
2. He has been king for 65 years. This is the longest reigning current monarch in the world.
3. His PR team is amazing. There are images of him everywhere. Always young.
4. He is on ALL the currency. Did I mention he is everywhere?
5. He has great taste in homes



6. At 84, his influence is still apparent and today he asked his people to unify despite their frustration of the governments slow response to the catastrophic flooding. The death toll is currently over 650.


On a separate note. This was breakfast. Andy and Stacy...look familiar???




Hope all is well!

Meghan

Location:Soi Araya Osot,Bangkok,Thailand