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HAPPY HIS MAJESTY THE KING'S 87TH BIRTHDAY 2014 Picture 1: The King of Thailand became a monk at Wat Bowonniwet for 15 days in 1956.  In Thailand, their Majesties the King and Queen are the heart of Thai people, and all non-Thai speaking people around the world who well know them as the King and Queen of Thailand. Today 5th December,2014, it is the happiest day of Thai people, well known as "Father's Day of Thailand" . Certainly, Thais from all walks of life hold important ceremonies and Thai traditional shows in their provinces across the country in order to mark the King's Birthday such as candle-lighting ceremony, morning alms-giving ceremony,  singing songs of the King, and fireworks display. All these symbolize the King's Birthday celebration. HAPPY FATHERS' DAY  Picture 2: I and my stepfather in monk-robe were sitting in front of sacred Buddha images inside the ordination hall of a temple in 2012, Chumphon, Thailand.