King of Thailand celebrates 85th birthday

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej makes a rare public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, as tens of thousands come to pay respect and get a rare chance to see him in person, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (C) receives respect from members of the Royal Family on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, as tens of thousands come to pay respect and get a rare chance to see him in person, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej is surrounded by his Daugthers Princess Ubol Ratana (L), Chulabhorn (2L), His son Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn (2R) and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, as tens of thousands come to pay respect and get a rare chance to see him in person, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

BANGThai people, wearing yellow, come to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he makes a rare public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

A Thai Royal Guard of Honor marches in formation as Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej makes a public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, as tens of thousands come to pay respect and get a rare chance to see him in person, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai people, wearing yellow, come to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he makes a rare public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai people, wearing yellow, wave flags as tens of thousands come to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej as he makes a rare public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

A Thai Royal Guard of Honor marches in formation as Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej makes a public appearance on the occasion of his his 85th birthday, as tens of thousands come to pay respect and get a rare chance to see him in person, on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai commuters head home on a city bus past street decorations during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

A Thai woman releases a lantern to the night sky during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

A Thai man poses on his decorated motorbike during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai royal nurses hold candles during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai royal military hold candles during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai people hold candles during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.

Thai royal military hold candles during celebrations to pay respect to Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej on his 85th birthday on Dec. 5, 2012, in Bangkok.