Thai people carry large candles and a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as they take part in a parade a few days ahead of a Buddhist festival, in Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on July 3, 2009. Asahna Bucha Day is marked throughout Thailand on July 7 and commemorates the day on which Buddha delivered his first sermon to his first five chief disciples. Getty Images logo Getty Images 32 months ago

Thai people carry large candles and a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as they take part in a parade a few days ahead of a Buddhist festival, in Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on July 3, 2009. Asahna Bucha Day is marked throughout Thailand on July 7 and commemorates the day on which Buddha delivered his first sermon to his first five chief disciples.