Thailand Bike For Mom
A participant with the name of the event shaved into his hair takes part in the "Bike for Mom" event in Bangkok, Thailand, August 16, 2015. Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn led 40,000 cyclists on a 43-km (27-mile) course in Bangkok on Sunday, to celebrate the 83rd birthday of Thailand's Queen Sirikit, which fell on August 12.REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
According to the BBC, nearly 300,000 cyclist registered to join Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn on the city-wide ride. The next in line to the throne was joined by high ranking government members, including Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and his cabinet.