On the occassion of King Bhumibol's 60th anniversary on the throne, Belgapic-EPA published several photos of the King's life. Here they are...
1 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his wife Queen Sirikit during the king's birthday parade in Bangkok, Thailand, in a file picture dated 02 December 2005.
2 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej inspecting the royal parade of honour in Bangkok, Thailand, in this file picture dated 02 December 2003.
3 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) sits next to Tongdaeng, his favourite dog during a ceremony to launch a dogs only swimming pool and spa at the country's leading veterinary college Kasetsart University, in Bangkok, Thailand, in this file picture dated 06 May 2005.
4 - Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej reads a statement while presiding over an official ceremony where he officially opens Thailand's newly elected parliament, at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, Bangkok, Thailand, in this file picture dated 04 March 2005.
5 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej with his wife Queen Sirikit (L) and daughter Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn 19 February 2006. in Bangkok, Thailand.
6 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej inspects an honour guard in this file picture dated 19 February 2006 in Bangkok, Thailand.
7 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) with one of the famous white Royal elephants in Klaikangwong Palace, Hua Hin, Thailand, in this 2005 file picture.
8 - A handout photo of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej (R) with one of the famous white Royal elephants in Klaikangwong Palace, Hua Hin, Thailand, in this 2005 file picture.
9 - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the field wipes a drop from his nose during a visit to on one of his royal projects to help people in Thailand in this undated file picture, which is a much loved and popular picture of the King.
10 - An undated handout picture of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a keen photographer, in Bangkok, Thailand.