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Monarch's first trip outside Greater Bangkok in 3 years -
AYUTTHAYA : History repeated itself yesterday at Thung Makham Yong when His Majesty the King made a momentous return to a royally initiated paddy field where he harvested rice 16 years ago.
His Majesty the King, Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrive at Thung Makham Yong.
The visit by His Majesty was his first outside of Greater Bangkok in nearly three years. The King, who turned 84 on Dec 5 last year, has resided at Siriraj Hospital since Sept 2009, when he was admitted for lung inflammation.
Massive crowds could be seen at both Siriraj and along the route to Ayutthaya with citizens hoping for a glimpse of their revered monarch. Cheers of "Long Live the King" could be heard reverberating across the plain as soon as the door of the royal van opened, chanted by adoring crowds clad in the royal colours of pink and yellow and waving flags of the country and crown.
The King, wearing a green military uniform, arrived at Thung Makham Yong about 6pm, accompanied by Her Majesty the Queen and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
The monarch paid homage to the memorial of Queen Sri Suriyothai from the royal vehicle before moving on to an exhibition centre where he was greeted by Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, Ayutthaya governor Witthaya Piewpong and other senior officials.
Ms Yingluck said His Majesty's visit has brought great joy to the people of Ayutthaya and neighbouring provinces.
"We are all deeply gratified to see His Majesty strong," she said.
Thousands of Thais, waving Thai flags and the flags of the monarchy, line the streets of Bangkok and the old capital of Ayutthaya to greet His Majesty the King during his first trip outside of Bangkok and its surrounding provinces in almost three years. The King, who has been staying at Siriraj Hospital since Sept 2009, visited Thung Makham Yong district in Ayutthaya where he harvested rice back in 1996. captured by Post Photographers.
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