Happy Coronation Day, Thailand!
May. 5th, 2006 08:02 amCoronation Day commemorates the ascension to the throne of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej on May 5, 1950
He actually became King on June 9, 1946, but was not crowned until nearly 4 years later, so the celebration today is leading up to the celebration of his 60th year on the throne next month.
He actually became King on June 9, 1946, but was not crowned until nearly 4 years later, so the celebration today is leading up to the celebration of his 60th year on the throne next month.