The ceremony took place at Sanam Luang in Bangkok&rsquo;s Phra Nakhon district.

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Ministers, government officials, soldiers and police officers attended the ceremony.

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The premier and his wife also presided over a ceremony pledging allegiance to become lawful civil servants in tackling several issues for the country and people in line with royal guidance.

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Marking His Majesty’s birthday

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife Naraporn Chan-o-cha presided over a ceremony offering alms to monks to mark His Majesty the King’s birthday on Thursday.