This handout picture released by Thailand's Royal Bureau shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lighting candles during celebrations marking his coronation day at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 05, 2009. King Bhumibol, 81 years old and, at 62 years on the throne, is the world's longest-serving head of state. Getty Images logo Getty Images 7 months ago

This handout picture released by Thailand's Royal Bureau shows Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej lighting candles during celebrations marking his coronation day at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 05, 2009. King Bhumibol, 81 years old and, at 62 years on the throne, is the world's longest-serving head of state.

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  1. Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej near Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009. The health of Thailand's 81-year-old King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, has improved slightly after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in four days, the Royal Household Bureau said on Monday.
  2. Well-wishers pray for King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok September 22, 2009. The health of Thailand's 81-year-old King, Bhumibol Adulyadej, has improved slightly after he was admitted to hospital for the second time in four days, the Royal Household Bureau said on Monday.
  3. Hot air balloons float in the sky during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival in the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  4. A Thai girl wanders after a hot air balloon landed in her neighbourhood during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  5. Fireworks explode near Wat Saket temple and Phu Khao Thong, or Golden Mountain, to mark the birthday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej December 3, 2009. As Thailand gears up to celebrate King Adulyadej's 82nd birthday on Saturday with fanfare, thousands of Thais are flocking daily to Siriraj Hospital to pray for the revered monarch, who has been in hospital since September 19. Dozens are camping out overnight this week, looking forward to a rare appearance on his birthday on Saturday.
  6. Thai children gather after a hot air balloon landed in their neighbourhood during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  7. A Thai vendor sells kites during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  8. Fireworks explode over Bangkok's main street decorated with lights to mark the birthday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej December 3, 2009. King Bhumibol will appear in public on Saturday at Bangkok's Grand Palace on his 82nd birthday, but his traditional birthday eve address has been postponed indefinitely, palace officials said.
  9. Hot air balloons take-off during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival in the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  10. A Thai woman observes hot air balloons after one of them landed in her neighbourhood during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival in the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  11. A powered paraglider is seen next to a hot air balloon during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival in the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  12. Hot air balloons take off during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  13. Hot air balloons take off during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which falls on December 5.
  14. A picture of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is illuminated during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. King Bhumibol will appear in public on Saturday at Bangkok's Grand Palace on his 82nd birthday, but his traditional birthday eve address has been postponed indefinitely, palace officials said.
  15. Bangkok's main street is decorated with lights to mark the birthday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, December 3, 2009. King Bhumibol will appear in public on Saturday at Bangkok's Grand Palace on his 82nd birthday, but his traditional birthday eve address has been postponed indefinitely, palace officials said.
  16. Bangkok's main street is decorated with lights to mark the birthday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, December 3, 2009. King Bhumibol will appear in public on Saturday at Bangkok's Grand Palace on his 82nd birthday, but his traditional birthday eve address has been postponed indefinitely, palace officials said.

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