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	Given all he has done for the kingdom over so many years of service, I am glad the powers-that-be where I am ignored the ill-judged and highly suspect &ldquo;guidance&rdquo; to desist from fireworks, which emanated from government sources. Long may the use of fireworks prevail as a symbol of celebration, and long live His Majesty.</div>
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	Fred Morrice</div>
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	Bangkok</div>

Fireworks make for a fitting tribute

<p style="margin-bottom:11px"><span style="font-size:11pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:Calibri,sans-serif"><span style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%">Nongluck is a senior economic journalist covering the macroeconomics, real estate, and corporate investment strategies driving growth across Thailand and Southeast Asia</span></span><span lang="TH" style="font-size:18.0pt"><span style="line-height:107%"><span style="font-family:&quot;Angsana New&quot;,serif">.</span></span></span></span></span></span></p>

Fireworks make for a fitting tribute

I enjoyed the spectacular fireworks display that was the crescendo to a marvellous evening to celebrate His Majesty's birthday.

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