Everywhere in BKK YOU see pics of the king hanging. So I was surprised to hear he became 87 today, because on the pictures he looks 40.
What is it with men that they on dating sites use pictures where they are 20 yrs younger? And as a king pics of even 50 yrs ago?
But anyhow I went to see his palace, but I didn't because only THAI were allowed in today to sign his birthdaybook. Although I could not have written him happy birthday in THAI, he could have got it of me in more then one language. So I walked around his palace, a long walk. Walked there where all THAI were going and watched some THAI boxing, which resembles chi going and dancing to me. The king provided free food and Drinks for the crowd. I came by a huge field with tables for generals And there wives, scouts sitting on the floor. Marines walking nicely towards the field, THAI in wheelchairs also in cue, etc. Fanfares.
The king would join them later I was told. But I would not be able to watch this, because I want to be home before dark, or almost home. So today I took the metro and boat towards the palace and the boat .15 bht. And train back. Do feel I used my feet a lot today.
At 11.00 I watched the snakes being 'Milked' for their venom to make Antipoison with. To be able to sit front row I already was there at 10. I won't forget about the Malaysian red viper, which really is poisonous.
At the end of the day I visited the WAT PRO compound with a sitting, standing and a 40 m lying Buda. This wat lies across the palace.
On this birthday most of the shops will be open.
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