Thailand is now ready for Diamond Jubilee celebrations

BANGKOK, June 6 (TNA) - Thailand is now fully prepared for Royal and state ceremonies marking the auspicious occasion of the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the throne this month, including security measures, Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra said here on Monday.

All preparations for the country's grand celebrations for His Majesty the King's Diamond Jubilee are now fully complete, according to the prime minister.

Speaking to journalists when he attended a rehearsal for Royal and state ceremonies at the Ananda Samakom Throne Hall, the prime minister invited members of the Thai public to gather and loyally welcome His Majesty the King and members of the Royal Thai Family at the Ananda Samakom Throne Hall on June 9 when the revered and beloved Thai monarch would preside Royal ceremonies marking His Majesty's 60 years on the throne and would deliver a Royal address before the public.

The prime minister said that the government had installed large projectors at Royal Plaza in front of the Ananda Samakom Throne Hall and along nearby Rajadamnoen Avernue for the public to view the Royal ceremonies with the Royal address.

Mr. Thaksin also affirmed that preparations to welcome the world royalty and distinguished guests invited to attend the Royal and state ceremonies had been fully complete.

The world royalty will stay in Thailand between June 7-21 when they will be warmest welcomed with national uniqueness and tightened security measures, according to Deputy Prime Minister Surakiart Sathirathai,

"Kings and Queens from 25 countries worldwide have confirmed to join the Royal and state ceremonies in Bangkok marking the auspicious occasion," he said.

The world royalty will be honourably received and welcome at the Royal Thai Air Force Airport and the Don Muang International Airport by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.

Some of the world royalty will visit areas and tourist destinations outside Bangkok, including those in the northern province of Chiang Mai, the northeastern province of Nakhon Ratchasima, the eastern province of Chonburi, the central provinces of Ratchaburi and Kanchanaburi and the southern province of Phuket, according to the deputy premier.

TNA