PHUKET: Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, along with other officials, paid tribute to the late King Chulalongkorn, also known as King Rama V, by laying a wreath at his statue at the Phuket Provincial Hall this morning.
Tuesday 23 October 2012 12:32 PM
Phuket Governor Maitree Intusut, along with other officials, pays tribute to the late King Chulalongkorn.
Today (October 23) marks the anniversary of his death in 1910, and is a public holiday in Thailand.
King Rama V was named Phra Piya Maharat which means the great beloved king.
Provinces across Thailand hold special ceremonies today to mark the date, including a large ceremony at Chulalongkorn University which was established by King Rama V.
