Politics Thailand Observes Birthday of King Vajiralongkorn (Photos) By Teeranai Charuvastra, News Chief - July 28, 2017 3:13 pm Postal stamps bearing the image of King Vajiralongkorn were released to the public today, the 65th birthday of His Majesty the King. Facebook Twitter LINE WhatsApp Pinterest BANGKOK — Friday marks the 65th birthday of King Vajiralongkorn. State agencies around the country held events in honor of His Majesty the King. Junta chairman Prayuth Chan-ocha attends a religious ceremony in honor of His Majesty the King in Bangkok Former Prime Ministers Yingluck Shinawatra and Somchai Wongsawat sign well wishes for His Majesty the King in Bangkok Soldiers fire salute rounds in Bangkok Civilians and officials attend a religious ceremony in honor of His Majesty the King in Phitsanlok province. Civilians and officials attend a religious ceremony in honor of His Majesty the King in Ratchaburi province. Civilians and officials attend a religious ceremony in honor of His Majesty the King in Nakhon Ratchasima province.