On the 5th of December Thailand celebrates the birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as a national holiday and national Father's Day.
Father's Day in Thailand has become something of a national day for families with the King as a focal point. The nation joins to make merit for the King, praying for his health and happiness.
In the eyes of the Thai people King Bhumibol is looked upon as a guiding father figure to the nation. He loves the Thai people and supports them in many ways be it through moral guidance or agricultural initiatives.
Father's Day is a day for the Thai people to reflect upon the role the King plays in their lives as well as pay respect to their own fathers.
