Straycat Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 An overview on what is happening in Krung Thep during the celebration of His Majesty the King Bhumiphol's 75th birthday. Main Page in English Index Page (in Thai) * * * I found it particularly interesting that some people will arrive at odd hours, as for example: '20.19 hours - Arrival of His Excellency, the Prime Minister and his wife.' Under the heading of 'Commence of Buddhist Retreat dedicated to H.M. the King' you will find out that during 15.30-17:30 hours there will be a 'World Championship Boxing Match (Nationwide broadcast by TV Channel 7 and Global Network)' Long Live the King! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pom Michael Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 The times and dates are due to the Thai lucky number 9. Most events involving the government, etc... will be at some combination of 9. 9:09 or 19:09 are good times. The more nines the better ! Cheers! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Straycat Posted December 4, 2002 Author Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 Well, I know that. I thought though they wouldn't care when it came to a schedule published on the Internet. Furthermore, not all events or people are blessed with a 9. Or even a lowly 7 or 3 Strange also with the monks from the Sangha. They are represented by 10 people. :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bibblies Posted December 4, 2002 Report Share Posted December 4, 2002 Ever tried giving a bar-girl 999 baht? :: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink15 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Has anyone checked out the donations section? Body Donation? The donation of bodies for medical studies creates great merit. The act of giving creates happiness in both parties--the donor is proud of giving while the recipient receives what he/she needs Do you think they would question a farang dragging a dead bodie onto Sanam Luang? "Hey I was just trying to make merit. ........Uhmm, where did I get the body?......Errrr, would you believe Bodies R' Us?" Organ Donation? "Hi, I'm from America and in honor of H.R.M.'s B-day I'd like to donate the organs of this young virgin. .........What do you mean you can't accept this? .I paid a lot of money to her parents in Mae Sot for her organs............" I don't know, this just seems a little weird to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink15 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 OK, wait a second. I read the prose a little more carefully this time. In commemoration of His Majesty the King's 50th birthday Uhhmmmm, excuse me but wasn't H.M. placed on the throne around 1946? 50th? Am I missing something? I knew the Thai calender was different, I just never new it was this different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 last late night, i was watching the TV, with HM, apparently in great mood, addressing the nobility and ministers, and whatnot. He semed to tell a good story and all laughed at his quips. does someone know what was the stories told by the King? How humorous was it, really? Thanks PS:Also, noticed he drove the car himself when leaving. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pattaya127 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 i was surprised to read lately that his inthronation was actually a few years later, in 1950 I think. I will look into it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink15 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 Still the fact that they have this as his 50th in the English page is still quite amusing. Even if he was enthroned in 50' head would have had to been -2 y.o.. You would think the royal budget would allow for some English proof readers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brink15 Posted December 5, 2002 Report Share Posted December 5, 2002 I'm just happy that a fellow Baystater has made it big in the LOS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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