Longest reigning monarch is 88

bangkok - The Thai King Bhumibol, the longest reigning monarch in the world, has become 88 Saturday. The country celebrates with festive street decorations and fireworks.

The king himself is unlikely to exhibit. He has been seriously ill and most of the time in Bangkok at the hospital. His son, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (63) On the occasion of the anniversary organized a series of bike rides. There have 600. 000 Thai for logged.

Bhumibol was appointed on June 9, 1946 king and crowned two years later.