9th, November, 2012. Bangkok, Thailand. Sailors in full costume on a boat in the Thai Royal Barge Procession flotilla rowing down the Chao Phraya River. Over 2,000 rowers in 52 barges took part in the procession from Va Su Kri pier to Wat Arun Temple , held for the first time in five years and presided over by Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn,. The Royal Barge Procession to Present the Royal Kathin Ceremony in a part of The Celebration on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the King’s 85th Birthday Anniversary 5th December 2012.

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