Soldiers in full ceremonial uniform from the 1st Artillery Battalion, King's Guard, fire a 21-gun salute to mark His Majesty the King's birthday at Sanam Luang on Friday. (Photo by Chanat Katanyu)People nationwide joined in organising activities to mark His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun's birthday on Friday as world leaders sent messages congratulating him on the special occasion. Russian President Vladimir Putin also sent a message expressing his sincere congratulations on the occasion of the King's 65th birthday. US President Donald Trump and his wife, Melania, also sent birthday greetings to the King and offered His Majesty and the royal family their very best wishes. Many people turned up early yesterday to make merit for His Majesty the King's birthday.

Source: Bangkok Post July 29, 2017 00:15 UTC