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A majestic celebration of Her Majesty's birthday

Kodak moment: A framed portrait of the Queen is seen in the Saphan Wan Chat area in Phra Nakhon district of Bangkok.

In honour of Her Majesty the Queen's birthday tomorrow, the public is joining government agencies nationwide to adorn their houses and buildings with portraits of Her Majesty and ribbons of purple and yellow.

Merit-making ceremonies will be held nationwide tomorrow to mark the Queen's 41st birthday.

In Bangkok, the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration will organise a merit-making ceremony in the morning with alms being offered to 410 monks and novices.

Well-wishers can sign a book to express their best wishes at Sala Sahathai Samakhom Pavilion inside the Grand Palace from 9am to 5pm.

A candle-lighting ceremony will be held in the evening at Sanam Luang to wish Her Majesty a happy birthday.

Say cheese: A portrait of Her Majesty Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana in a golden frame is installed in front of the Defence Ministry in Bangkok.
Colourful preparations: Staff from the Royal Thai Survey Department decorate a wall in preparation for the celebrations.
Ready to go: Siam Square shopping centre has decorated an area for the birthday celebrations.
Just browsing: A man browses through flags at a shop in Saphan Wan Chat area. Purple flags with the Queen's royal emblem are hung along with other royal flags.
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