HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand 80th Birthday

After the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty the King's Accession to the Throne in 2006; Thailand commenced the year-long celebrations of HM King Bhumibol's 80th birthday. On HM Kings Birthday many Thais dressed in the traditional yellow colors showing there respect to the monarch in the streets of Bangkok. He is immensely popular in Thailand, and is revered as a semi-divine figure by many Thais. HM King Bhumibol was born in the USA and educated primarily in Switzerland. HM King Bhumibol is also an accomplished musician, artist, and sailor.