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In this photo released by the Thai Royal Household, Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej delivers his annual birthday speech as part of his 83rd birthday celebration at the Amarindhara throne hall inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.
In this photo released by the Thai Royal Household, Thai Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, right, reads a birthday statement to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, as members of the royal families, center, participate in Bhumibol's 83rd birthday celebration at the Amarindhara throne hall inside the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010.
Thailand's Queen Sikirit (C), Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) and Princess Chulabhorn follow the King Bhumibol Adulyadej (not pictured) as he returns to the Siriraj Hospital after a ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2010. King Bhumibol celebrates his 83rd birthday on Sunday.
Well-wishers hold Thai flags as they wait for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej to arrive for a ceremony outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2010. King Bhumibol celebrate his 83rd birthday on December 5.
Soldiers from the Thai Royal Guard march in formation during Trooping of the Colors ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, near the royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The colorful event is part of birthday celebrations for 83-year old King Bhumibol Adulyadej and has taken place every year since 1953. All three branches of the Thai military are involved in the event which resembles those held in Great Britain and Germany.
Soldiers from the Thai Royal Guard march in formation during Trooping of the Colors ceremonies Sunday, Dec. 5, 2010, near the royal palace in Bangkok, Thailand. The colorful event is part of birthday celebrations for 83-year old King Bhumibol Adulyadej and has taken place every year since 1953. All three branches of the thai military are involved in the event which resembles those held in Great Britain and Germany.
Nurses and well wishers wait for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej to return to Siriraj Hospital after a ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2010. King Bhumibol celebrates his 83rd birthday on Sunday.
source: Daylife
photo: AP photo
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