Father's Day in Thailand (December 5th) is also the king's birthday. He is the world's longest reigning living monarch. He is also the only monarch ever to have been born in the United States!
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| King Bhumibol Adulyadej turns 86 years old this year. |
We have been told that people in Thailand celebrate Father's Day by spending time with their fathers, sharing a meal, and sometimes giving gifts just like we do in America.
In Thailand, each day of the week has a color assigned to it. The color yellow has been designated for Monday and since the king was born on a Monday, yellow is his color. On the king's birthday, Thai people honor him by wearing his color or by wearing the color that symbolizes good health (pink).
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| The king also has his own flag which is yellow, of course. |
In addition, the king has a special anthem called Sansoen Phra Barami, which means "Glorify his Prestige." It is often played at ceremonies, special events, performances, concerts, and even before every movie that is shown in a theater. Each time it is played, the audience stands through the entire anthem.
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