Thais in all parts of the Country will express their joy and reverence for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who turns 85 on that day, Respect for age and royalty it part of Thai culture. But the people’s feeling for their King run deeper than that. Thais are well aware that King Bhumibol has played a vital role in laying the groundwork for what is now a modern nation prepared for the future.