There is a ceremony in Buriram city also,in front of the city hall today in the evening.
If you pass on Jira road toward the night market direction, as you arrive the first roundabout you'll see it on the left side. (The city hall).
Thailand celebrates Coronation Day
The Nation: 5 May 2010
CORONATION DAY
Their Majesties to celebrate at Grand Palace
By The Nation
Published on May 5, 2010Their Majesties the King and Queen will tomorrow graciously preside over a ceremony at the Grand Palace to commemorate Coronation Day.
The public is invited to venerate past kings at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha's Prasat Phra Thep Bidorn from 8am-5pm and join a grand street celebration organised by the government that stretches from Phan Fa Bridge to the Royal Plaza. The event runs from today to Sunday.
Kaewkwan Watcharothai, secretary-general of the Royal Household Bureau, said yesterday that Their Majesties would proceed to Amarin Winitchai Hall at 10.30am to light joss sticks and candles for paying homage to their ancestors.
HRH the Crown Prince would offer the four necessities to Buddhist monks before the ceremony is broadcast nationwide at 12.30pm.
His Majesty has instructed the opening of Prasat Phra Thep Bidorn to royal family members, officials and the general public so they could pay respects to past kings from 8am-5pm.
Many activities were scheduled for the grand celebration under the theme "uniting all hearts to express loyalty" from 6pm-midnight daily at the Royal Plaza, said Suriya Soucksakit, assistant to the culture minister.
The Culture Ministry's Fine Arts Department will present two Khon masked dances from two episodes of the Ramayana epic and a stage play of Suwannahong.
The Bunditpatanasilpa Institute will also put on a Khon rendition from the Ramayana's coronation episode as well as other stage performances, which would take place from 6pm-10pm.
A dozen other activities were planned including an exhibition on the 60th anniversary of His Majesty's ascension to the throne and his personal movies, the international cultural expo, the opening of the Rama IX National Archive and the publication of the "Father's Rice" book to mark this auspicious occasion.
The book, in both Thai and English editions, tells the story of Thai rice and the King's works and great mercy for rice farmers.
It will be distributed free of charge to educational institutions, embassies and the public. Call (02) 422 8851~8 or the 1765 Culture Hotline for details.
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