Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday


  • World
  • Friday, 28 Jul 2017

Buddhist monks line up while receiving alms as part of the celebrations for the 65th birthday of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Bangkok, Thailand, July 28, 2017. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thailand marks King Maha Vajiralongkorn's 65 birthday on Friday with major religious ceremonies and public display of loyalty around the country.

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and government officials gave alms to 651 Buddhist monks on Friday morning at the Royal Plaza in Bangkok.

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