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Published on November 28, 2007

Yellow is the colour associated with His Majesty's birthday.

Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont yesterday instructed his Cabinet and all government agencies to push for yellow dress over the five days.

"The premier has asked his Cabinet members to wear yellow on all five days, except at events where they are required to wear a uniform or specific formal wear," an informed source at the Government House said.

PM's Office Minister Khunying Dhipavadee Meksa-wan said there would be a series of events marking His Majesty's birthday. On December 1, Surayud will chair the opening of an exhibition in honour of the King at the Impact Muang Thong Thani.

On Dec 2, His Majesty's guards will parade and declare their allegiance to the King. On Dec 3, civil servants will take an oath at Government House in a ceremony chaired by Surayud.

On December 4, the Royal Household Bureau will prepare books for people to sign birthday messages for the King. At 5pm, His Majesty will grant an audience to his well-wishers at the Dusidalai Throne Hall, Chitralada Royal Villa.

On December 5, a procession with holy water will start from Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimol-mangklararm Rajwaramahavi-harn to the Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, where His Majesty will grant a public audience at 10.30am. From 6pm to 6.30pm, His Majesty will travel from the Amarin Winitchai Throne Hall to the Chitralada Royal Villa where well-wishers will light candles to honour him. The event will be televised.

At 7.19pm, Surayud will lead a ceremony to light candles and express best wishes to His Majesty. At 9pm, there will be a fireworks display between the Rama IX Bridge and the Industrial Ring Road Bridge.

On Dec 7, HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn will represent His Majesty in a grand party at Government House.

Piyanart Srivalo

The Nation