Something unthinkable in the west but pretty normal in Thailand. The nice example of asian elephant, is an ancient symbol of knowledge and powerful tool to protect the country

For the mother day most images are diplaying Her Majesty. This in Ratchwat market along one of the water ways in Bangkok.

Near temple.

Golden framed and military uniform in Phuket. Please darling, smile!

More golden framed collages. This couple spent at least half hour trying to get the perfect portrait with the King's big pictures background.

A very young Monarch having fun with a camera. Lightbox in Saphan Hin.

Many Thai men spend a voluntary period as monk studing and practicing Buddha's teachings. So did King Rama 9 when He was young. Lightbox in Saphan Hin.

Big lightbox and vintage sepia feeling for a young Monarch talking to His People.

Buddha-like drawing with national pink tone.

Studying example from a big lightbox in Phuket.

The stage layout at the Phuket World Music festival.

A big famous image in lightbox near the Saphan Hin .

Musician example at Phuket World Music Festival.

Sailing example at Phuket World Music Festival.

Oil on Bamboo, Phuket Town.

On your knees and thankful. To understand this you have to look for reasons in Thailand's history. Thailand is one of the few places in Asia that managed to avoid all foreign domination thanks to a rather en-lighted international policy by the Thai Royals back in the colonialism times. It does not sound strange that young people are thankful still today, look what happened to neighboring countries...

It's 5th decenmber. Many hotels and resorts make a little stage, on the road side outside the entrance, with photos, flags and neon lights to honor the King's birthday.

Even in rural Thailand, in the middle of nowhere, you can see big yellow billboards with Royal advertising.

Portugese inspired architecture and love for the King in Phuket old town.

Portaits of the King when young are very popular in Thailand. He's 84 now and not feeling too well.