Loyal Subjects

December 10, 2010

Grand Palace Royal Mounted Army Temples Horses - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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His Majesty's Royal Mounted Guards await the arrival of the King of Thailand for his 83rd birthday decree at the National Palace in Bangkok.

The parade had passed with nary a picture possible over the horde of King Bhumibol fans ahead of me. After clawing through throngs of humanity, I was able to switch to a slightly better position with an off-chance of viewing the King up close!

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Royal Mounted Guard King's 83rd Birthday 2553 - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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The King's Royal Mounted Guard awaits his arrival under a blazing afternoon sun.

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King's Subjects Kneel Duty Passes - Bangkok, Thailand - Daily Travel Photos
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The King's loyal subjects are required to kneel and bow as his Majesty's royal minivan wheels by.

Along with compulsory kneeling, hats and sunglasses must also be removed. Direct eye-contact was fortunately not discouraged. Luckily so, otherwise, I may have missed the queen sending me a heart-felt wave!

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