Likely to Thailand in December?

December 5th is His Royal Highness, the King of Thailand's birthday. His majesty will celebrate his 80th birthday in Royal Fashion. The folks of Thailand have now been expected to wear yellow shirts from December 1st through December 5th in honor of the King go here.

For yesteryear year, Thais have used yellow t-shirts every Monday to exhibit respect to King Bhumibol Adulyadej. That started right after the 60th anniversary celebration of the King's ascension to the throne a year ago.

There have been some activities to recognize the King - but more are scheduled.

Entirely from Russia is the Mariinsky Theatre performing for the Royal Family. On December 8th and 6th, you will have public performances - sell-outs without a doubt. And on December 7th, you will see a personal display for the Royal Family.

And it's not a Royal Birthday with no Royal Parade -

On where His Majesty will grant a public market at 10.30am, December 5, a with holy water will begin from Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol-mangklararm Rajwaramahavi-harn to the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall. From 6pm to 6.30pm, His Majesty will travel from the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall to the Chitralada Royal Villa wherever well-wishers will light he to be honored by candles. The event will soon be televised discount birthday cakes.

Elections for new Prime Minister will soon be held on December 23rd. There could be some skirmishes in the streets of Bangkok so be advised to prevent government buildings possible as much. The government has also declared December 24th being an official trip. The cause of this is the Thais have to return to their home city to vote and this is to promote more voters giving time to them to obtain home and back.

Xmas and New Years will also be celebrated generally in most of the tourist spots. Arrangements, presents and fireworks to ring in the Newest Year. A word of caution a year ago some of small bombs were trigger on New Years eve (when I was packing to go back home) so know about your surroundings go here.

Last but most certainly not least rumor has it that Santa Claus will be at the Emporium on Sukhumvit and Soi 26. Alas, the reindeers couldnt allow it to be visas expired.