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COMMENTARY: New billboards in Seattle proclaim devotion to Thai king

November 28, 2014 By Northwest Asian Weekly

By Eugene Pike
For Northwest Asian Weekly

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Billboards say “Long Live the King of Thailand” (Photo by Eugene Pike)

For the first time ever, the Thai community in Seattle and surrounding areas are renting billboards near the Space Needle.

The billboard is at 505 Vine Street. The message is “Long Live the King of Thailand from Thai residents in Seattle.”

The billboard will be displayed until at least Dec 18.

December is a month of joy for Thai people around the world. On the fifth of December, our beloved monarch, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, celebrated his 87th birthday. Dec 5 is also a day to celebrate Father’s Day in Thailand.

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Photo by Eugene Pike

King Bhumibol was born in Massachusetts Dec. 5, 1927. The reason that His Majesty was born in the United States is that his parents, Prince and Princess Mahidol of Songkhla were both studying there at the time. At his coronation, more than fifty years ago, this American-born, Swiss-educated young man made a pledge to his people – “We will reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people.”

We want to show our appreciation to our beloved King and his work for the past 60+ years. In every home or Thai restaurant  around Seattle, you will find a picture of King Bhumibol hanging in a place of honor. Now you will see it on a billboard by the Space Needle. (end)

Eugene Pike is a member of the group ”Seattle loves the King of Thailand.”

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Filed Under: Commentaries Tagged With: 2014, Eugene Pike, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Massachusetts Dec, Seattle, Space Needle, Thailand, United States, Vine Street, Vol 33 No 49 | November 29 - December 5

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  1. Eugene Pike says

    December 3, 2014 at 3:12 pm

    Thai community will hold a candle light celebration at the billboard on Thursday Dec 4 at 6:30 pm and again at 10:30 pm. Come and join us for this special celebration.

    กลุ่มซีแอตเทิลรักในหลวง ขอเชิญชวนพี่น้องชาวไทย ร่วมแสดงความจงรักภักดีและถวายพระพร เนื่องในวโรกาสมหามงคลเฉลิมพระชนมพรรษาพระบาทสมเด็จพระเจ้าอยู่หัว
    ที่หน้า billboard 505 Vine St, Seattle, WA 98121

    วันพฤหัสบดี ที่ 4 ธันวาคม (Thursday Dec 4th)- เวลา 6:30 pm และ 10:30 pm

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