To join the nationwide celebrations of the 80th birthday of His Majesty the King of Thailand, Agoda Company, a discount online hotel bookings site, is offering guaranteed lowest rates and availability for hotels in ideal Bangkok locations.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand is the world’s longest-reigning monarch and is much loved and revered by the people of Thailand. His birthday falls on December 5, a national holiday in Thailand, and is celebrated with a number of events held around that date. As it is his 80th birthday this year, the celebration has been year-long, and will culminate with the Trooping of Colors, four days of fireworks in Bangkok, a concert at Sanam Luang, and a public audience on the grounds of the Grand Palace.
The Trooping of Colors will take place on December 2nd at the Royal Plaza. The Royal Guards, in their colorful regalia, swear allegiance to His Majesty during this magnificent display. The ceremony symbolizes the bond between the monarchy and the subjects of Thailand, and has taken place every year since 1880.
Fireworks will be displayed for four days this year, starting at the Royal Turf Club (Phitsanulok Road) on December 4, and then in nine spots along the Chao Phraya River on December 5. On December 6 the Royal Sports Club (Childom / Siam BTS stations) will host another display, and finally on the 8th of December the last of the fireworks will go up at Benchakiti Park (Queen Sirikit National Convention Centre MRT station).
The King will make his public address on December 5 at 10.30 am from the balcony of Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, located in the Grand Palace compound. Nearly one million Thais attended the public audience last year to catch a rare glimpse of their much-loved monarch and this year will undoubtedly see a larger attendance.
While December is very popular time for visitors to come to Bangkok and most hotels in prime areas have been booked out, Agoda.com has exclusive availability and competitive rates for the following hotels by the river in Bangkok, offering prime views of the fireworks displays:
- Lebua at State Tower – Rates starting at US$ 193
- Menam Riverside – Rates starting at US$ 106
- Peninsula Bangkok – Rates starting at US$ 257
- Royal River – Rates starting at US$ 47
- Viengtai Hotel – Rates starting at US$ 45
- Royal Princess Larn Luang – Rates starting at US$ 60
The company also has great rates for hotels close to Bangkok’s convenient public transportation, making it easy for guests to attend the many events taking place in the city.
- Twin Towers Hotel – Rates starting at US$ 41
- Jasmine Executive Suites – Rates starting at US$ 84
- Emporium Suites – Rates starting at US$ 138
- Bel Aire Princess Hotel – Rates starting at US$ 84
- Baiyoke Sky Hotel – Rates starting at US$ 72
- Siam @ Siam Design Hotel and Spa – Rates starting at US$ 106
Please note that these rates are subject to change and are only an indicator of what is currently available on the Agoda.com site at the time of publication.
More information regarding the events to celebrate the king’s 80th birthday can be found at www.80thbirthdayanniversary.go.th.
For more information regarding Agoda, please access its website at www.agoda.com or contact the Agoda Team via e-mail at
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About Agoda Company:
Agoda (agoda.com) is an online hotel reservations service which specializes in securing the lowest discount hotel prices in Asia. Agoda is part of Priceline.com (Nasdaq:PCLN). Based in Singapore with operations in Bangkok and the Philippines, Agoda's network includes 7,000 hotels in Asia and more than 33,000 worldwide. The staff of 200 professionals provides a first-rate reservation service that uniquely combines local knowledge and local connections to provide the best hotel deals to both business and leisure travelers. In addition, Agoda customers participate in the Agoda Rewards Program, earning further discounts and free stays. Unlike programs that limit travelers to a single chain, the Agoda Rewards Program allows customers to redeem Rewards Points at any hotel, at any time. A member of the Pacific Asia Travel Association (PATA), Agoda's aim is to promote travel by making it more affordable and more accessible to more people.
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