Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej speaks during a ceremony at the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2009 in this picture provided by the Royal Household. Thailand's aging monarch, King Bhumibol, appeared in public for the first time in more than a month on Saturday ahead of a royal ceremony to mark his 82nd birthday. (Reuters)

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej waves to the crowd as he leaves from Siriraj Hospital to the Grand Palace in Bangkok December 5, 2009. King Bhumibol celebrates his 82nd birthday on Saturday. (Reuters)

Well-wishers hold portraits of Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok December 5, 2009. King Bhumibol, who be turning 82 on December 5, remains in the hospital since his admission in mid-September. (Reuters)

Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva (C) waves the national flag and sings the national anthem in front of a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok December 4, 2009. The King will turn 82 on December 5. (Reuters)

Thais gather and sing the songs around the portrait King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the eve of his 82nd birthday and celebrating the end of the 76-day Thai United campaign at Supachalasai stadium in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, Dec. 4, 2009. Several thousands of the people took part in the ceremonies. (AP)

Fireworks light the sky above Supachalasai stadium as Thais celebrate King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday and hail the end of the 76-day Thai United campaign in Bangkok, Thailand Friday, Dec. 4, 2009.(AP)

Hot air balloons take off during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. Pilots and their balloons from all over the world arrived for the four-day balloon festival at the world heritage site of Ayutthaya as part of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 82nd birthday celebration, which is on December 5. (Reuters)

Thai children gather after a hot air balloon landed in their neighbourhood during the International Balloon Festival in Ayutthaya December 3, 2009. (Reuters)

Rescue workers treat a man at the beach town of Pattaya December 2, 2009. Two speed boats collided in Pattaya killing two Chinese men and wounding 15 foreigners including Britons, police said. (Reuters)

Friends and relatives react as rescue workers treat victims of a speed boat collision at the beach town of Pattaya December 2, 2009. (Reuters)

Mascots in the shape of a heart and a condom are seen at a march during a campaign against HIV to mark World AIDS day in Bangkok December 1, 2009. (Reuters)

A heart-shaped mascot is seen at a march during a campaign against HIV to mark World AIDS day in Bangkok December 1, 2009. (Reuters)

Office of HM's Principle Private Secretary announced on Monday that His Majesty the King has ordered the indefinite postponement of many functions relating to his birthday celebrations. The Trooping the Colour, scheduled on December 2, and HM the King's birthday speech on December 4 have been indefinitely postponed. (AP)

Long-tailed macaque monkeys are offered food during the annual Monkey Buffet Festival, in front of the Pra Prang Sam Yot temple in Lopburi, 150km (94 miles) north of Bangkok November 29, 2009. The festival provides various types of food and drink to the local monkey population, which numbers more than 2,000, thanking them for drawing tourists to the town. (Reuters)

Western tourists and others gathers to photograph Long Tailed Macaque Monkies at the Lopburi, Thailand, Monkey Festival Sunday, Nov. 29, 2009. The annual festival, in its 21st year, began by businessmen as a way of showing appreciation for the long tailed mackak monkeys and the tourism they attract. (AP)

Buddhist Monks receive offerings at the takbat ceremony on November 28, 2009 in Chiang Mai, Thailand. During the ceremony, held in Nimanhaemin Rd, approximately 10,000 Buddhist monks received offerings, including food, drink and money. (Getty Images)

British national James Henry Kinch waits in a holding cell after arriving at Bangkok's Criminal Court November 27, 2009. Australia has asked for the extradition of Kinch, who was arrested in Thailand in May 2008. He is wanted in Australia for allegedly conspiring to import 600 kilograms of pseudoephedrine into Australia. (Reuters)

British national James Henry Kinch is followed by reporters as he is escorted by a policeman after arriving at Bangkok's Criminal Court November 27, 2009. (Reuters)

Phra Athikansadaeng Premasilo, a 77-year-old abbot of Wat Dong Wai, observes headless Buddha statues after the theft of heads of Buddha sandstone images on November 19 in the ancient Thai capital of Ayutthaya, about 80 km (50 miles) north of Bangkok. Thai police promised to get tough with criminals who steal historic artifacts for the international market after a spate of thefts from the old capital of Ayutthaya outraged the public in the Buddhist country. (Reuters)

Mourners pay their last respect to late former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej, center, during a bathing rites ceremony at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. Samak, a firebrand right-wing politician and TV cooking show host who served a brief and tumultuous term last year as Thailand's prime minister, died of cancer Tuesday, Nov. 24, 2009. He was 74. (AP)

Two Thai mourners pass the portrait of late former Prime Minister Samak Sundaravej during a bathing rites ceremony at a Buddhist temple in Bangkok, Thailand Wednesday, Nov. 25, 2009. (AP)

Pang Yok, a six-year-old elephant at Nongnuch Garden Resort in Pattaya wields a skillful trunk to paint a portrait of His Majesty the King and the words “Rak Por”. This was just the rehearsal: She’ll repeat the performance for the public on the King’s birthday. (Dailyxpress)

Rakesh Saxena, in wheelchair, leaves from the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, on Tuesday November 24, 2009. Rakesh, a former adviser to a Thai bank whose failure helped spark the 1997 Asian financial meltdown, was formally charged Monday in connection with embezzling almost US$50 million. (AP)

Pantongtae and Pintongta Shinawatra, the son and daughter of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra, launched their Internet-based 'Voice TV' on Monday at the Voice TV Building near the Army Club on Vibhavadi Rangsit road. (matichon)

Mr. Surachai Kanasa, the Governor of Samut Prakan, presided over the opening ceremony of the Thailand Bird Fair 2009 at Bang Pu Seaside Resort in Samut Prakan. Over the weekend of 21st-22nd November 2009, a number of different activities were arranged including bird watching, exhibitions, discussion forums and fun and games for all the family. (Richard Barrow/ThaiPhotoBlohs.com)

Thai elder Boonma Saneee, 81, announces the beginning of an elephant show during festivities Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup in Surin, Thailand. The event brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. (AP)

Foreign tourists and others participate in a tug of war with an elephant during festivities Saturday, Nov. 21, 2009, at the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup in Surin, Thailand. The event brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. (AP)

An estimated 50,000 people from all around Samut Prakan came together on 20th November 2009 to sing the national anthem at the City Hall Plaza. The event was broadcast live across the nation. (paknam.com)

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Thai mahouts stop for free food for their elephants during festivities at the 49th Surin Elephnat Roundup in Surin, Thailand. The event brings together mahouts and elephants from all over Thailand. Once used for logging and transportation elephants today in Thailand have been replaced largely by cheap motorcycles and tractors. (AP)

A Thai mahout with a baby elephant waits to sell sugar cane as feed for the animal at the 49th Surin Elephant Roundup in Surin, Thailand, Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009. (AP)

Thailand's Datsakorn Thonglao (L) fights for the ball with Singapore's Hariss Harun (C) during their AFC Asian Cup 2011 Group E qualifying match against Singapore at the Rajamangala stadium in Bangkok on November 18, 2009. (Getty Images)

Singapore's Aleksandar Duric (2nd L) scores a goal against Thailand during their 2011 AFC Asian Cup qualifier soccer match at the Rajamangala national stadium in Bangkok November 18, 2009. (Reuters)

Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) of Thailand tours a rice field at the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) during a visit in the town of Los Banos, Laguna province south of Manila on November 17, 2009. Princess Sirindhorn is here to lead in the celebrations of the institute's 50th anniversary. (Getty Images)

Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn (R) talks to International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) director general Robert Zeigler during an inspection of rice grain varieties in Los Banos, Laguna, south of Manila November 17, 2009. Princess Sirindhorn attended the 50th anniversary celebration of IRRI and a forum by rice scientists on food security to emphasize the ongoing need for rice science to address the challenges of poverty and climate change. (Reuters)

Former U.S. President and Nobel Peace laureate Jimmy Carter, left, and chairman of the board of Habitat for Humanity Thailand, Chainarong Monthienvichienchai, raise up a banner during the opening ceremony of the 26th annual Habitat for Humanity Jimmy and Rosalynn Carter Work Project at a hotel in Chiang Mai, northern Thailand. Ex President Carter showed to an estimated 2,000 volunteers from all over the world a special image of a Habitat logo painted for the occasion by an elephant at a local tourist site. (AP)

Former U.S. President Jimmy Carter participates in the "Jimmy & Rosalynn Carter Work Project 2009", as part of the Habitat for Humanity program, in Chiang Mai province, north of Bangkok, November 16, 2009. Carter and his wife Rosalynn, along with about 3000 volunteers, will build 82 homes for needy families in Chiang Mai. (Reuters)

An injured "yellow shirt" protester is rushed to hospital after a grenade attack during a rally in Bangkok November 15, 2009. Thousands of Thais gathered in central Bangkok on Sunday to protest at remarks made about the monarchy by fugitive ex-Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra. (Reuters)

Thai visitors smile as they pose with a wax model of US President Barack Obama (C) displayed at the Louis Tussaud's Waxworks in Pattaya. Tussaud's Waxworks, a US based international wax museum has established its fifth worldwide branch with the opening of this branch in Thailand. (Getty Images)

Thai visitors look at wax model of Mahatama Gandhi displayed at the Louis Tussaud's Waxworks in Pattaya. (Getty Images)

Thailand Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva walks with officials as they arrive at Changi Airport in Singapore on November 13, 2009, ahead of The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Summit. The global recovery faces serious pitfalls including mass unemployment in rich nations, asset bubbles, and a lurch towards protectionism, the World Bank chief and Asia-Pacific leaders warned. Ministers from the 21-member APEC grouping, meeting in Singapore said this week ahead of the summit, issued calls to resist protectionism for fear that new trade barriers could trigger a return to recession. (Getty Images)

Peru's Trade Minister Martin Perez (L), President Alan Garcia (C) and Thailand's Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva celebrate signing a free trade agreement, on the sidelines of the APEC Summit, in Singapore November 13, 2009. (Reuters)

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen, left, greets ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, center, and his supporters Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Siem Reap, Cambodia. (AP)

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (C) and Thai members of parliament (red shirts) including Thailand's former deputy Minister of Labour Ladawan Wongsriwong (2nd R, white) pose for a picture at a hotel in Siem Reap province, some 314 kilometers northwest of Phnom Penh on November 13, 2009. (Getty Images)

Thailand's fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra walks at Bayon Temple during his tour of the Angkor Wat in Siem Reap November 12, 2009. Emboldened by a rousing welcome in Cambodia, Thaksin is raising the stakes in his bid for a political comeback by rallying support from just over the border. (Reuters)

Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra,center, poses for photographs with tourists inside Angkor Wat, the country's most popular tourist destination, during his private tour to the north province of Siem Reap, about 320 kilometers (199 miles) from Phnom Penh, Cambodia, Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin has accused his detractors of false patriotism in a speech Thursday, following the uproar over his appointment as an economic adviser to the Cambodian government. (AP)

A protestor of an anti-smoking group shouts slogans while holding a placard during a demonstration against TABINFO ASIA 2009 (Asia Pacific tobacco event) in Bangkok November 11, 2009. Over 500 anti-smoking protestors demonstrated against the tobacco meetings in Bangkok as manufacturers of tobacco gathered to discuss smoking regulations. (Reuters)

Anti-tobacco activists hold protest placards during a demonstration against a major tobacco promotional event 'Tabinfo Asia 2009 ' in Bangkok on November 11, 2009. Tabinfo Asia 2009, to be held between November 11-13, is seen as the latest effort by multinational tobacco companies to expand into Asia, which is seen as the world's most lucrative market for tobacco products. (Getty Images)

Former Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (R) shakes hands with Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (L) at a house that Hun Sen prepared for Thaksin in Phnom Penh on November 10, 2009. Ousted Thai premier Thaksin Shinawatra arrived in Cambodia to start work as a government economic adviser, fuelling tensions between the two countries after a series of border clashes. (Getty Images)

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra (front 2nd R), former Thai Prime Minister Somchai Wongsawat (front R) and Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen (front C) pose with Hun Sen's extended family during their meeting at the latter's house in Phnom Penh November 10, 2009. Thaksin, wanted at home for a graft conviction, arrived in Cambodia on Tuesday to take up a job offer from the government that has set off a diplomatic row with Bangkok. Hun Sen has made Thaksin an economic adviser to his government and offered him a home in his country. Thaksin is set to brief more than 300 Cambodian economic experts at the Ministry of Economy and Finance on November 12 in the capital. (Reuters)

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra arrives by plane in Phnom Penh November 10, 2009. Thaksin who is wanted at home for a graft conviction, arrived in Cambodia on Tuesday to take up a job offer from the government that has set off a diplomatic row with Bangkok. The former telecoms billionaire is in self-imposed exile after being toppled by the military in 2006 and then later found guilty on a conflict of interest charge. Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Sen has made Thaksin an economic adviser to his government and offered him a home in his country. REUTERS/Stringer (CAMBODIA POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY CRIME LAW)

Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra prepares to enter a car at a military air base in Phnom Penh November 10, 2009. REUTERS/Stringer (CAMBODIA POLITICS IMAGES OF THE DAY CRIME LAW)