Thailand's majestic royal barge procession, took place to celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's coming 80th birthday, swept along Bangkok's Chao Phraya river without him yesterday.
The Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn represented his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is currently receiving medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital. He treated for a blood clot which obstructed the flow of blood to his brain.
More than 2,000 oarsmen wearing traditional boatmen’s uniforms used coordinated movement to propel the intricately ornamented barges in an impressive ceremony which provides a majestic panorama, as a fleet of 52 barges solemnly glides down the Chao Phraya River.
A large stretch of the river, the busy waterway that cuts through Bangkok, was closed to boats for 3 hours. Lot of main streets and bridges along the route also were closed to pedestrian and vehicle during the ceremony.
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