Six routes near the Grand Palace in Bangkok have been decorated with spectacular lights to celebrate His Majesty the King&#39;s sixth cycle birthday anniversary.

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Installed by the Metropolitan Electricity Authority to mark the auspicious occasion, the illuminations also aim to attract Thai residents and foreign tourists to the area.

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The decorations are on show every night from 6pm to midnight until August 12 at Sanam Luang near the Grand Palace and along Ratchadamnoen Nai, Ratchadamnoen Klang, Ratchadamnoen Nok and&nbsp; Si Ayutthaya roads as well as the area near Chitralada Palace.

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Illuminations celebrate Monarch’s birthday

Area around Ratchadamnoen decorated with lights in honour of the King’s sixth cycle birthday anniversary

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