Thailand: the King

Images of King Bhumipol Adulyadej were everywhere in Thailand. Regrettably I realized this too late and took only 8 pictures of The King:



It kind of reminds me of growing up in Taiwan, where every living room/shop/classroom had a picture of Chen-Kai-Shek. Or stories I've heard about people who mysteriously disappear after being visited by the Chinese Red Army, for not having Chairman Mao's mug in their dining room.

Except Thais seem to really embrace their version of The Big Brother with genuine pride and love.