Crowds Gather for Royal Barge Display despite Rain

Bangkok, July 30 (TNA) – A large crowd on Monday gathered at Ratchaworadit pier to witness the royal barge on public display with recitals in honor of His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday.

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Although the first round of the royal barge display was scheduled to begin at 5 p.m., the oarsmen of the three royal barges – Suphannahong, Narai Song Suban HM King Rama IX, and Anantanakkharat – began preparing as early as 1 p.m. Some of the rowers conducted additional practice sessions to ensure the highest level of perfection after watching the recording of Saturday’s rehearsal.

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