Their Majesties the King and Queen preside at the Trooping of the Colors, held in early December a few days before His Majesty's birthday on the 5th.

The impressive and colorful event is held in the Royal Plaza in Dusit, near the equestrian statue of King Chulalongkorn.

The palace guards, attired in bright, almost gaudily colored uniforms parade up and down amid much pomp and splendor. They march past the members of the royal family, pledging their allegiance to the monarch.

The event has to rate as one of the most colorful spectacles of the festival calendar. Watch out for traffic jams in the Dusit area and don't forget to bring along your camera.

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