MANILA, Philippines - Last Dec. 4, 2015, the Royal Thai Embassy in Manila held a reception to celebrate the 88th birthday anniversary of Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej and the National Day of Thailand at Dusit Thani Manila. The official program of the reception was led by Thailand Ambassador Thanatip Upatising and was graced by the presence of two principal guests of honor: DFA Undersecretary for Policy Evan Garcia and Apostolic Nuncio Giuseppe Pinto. Also in attendance was Republic of Palau’s Minister of State Billy Kuartei. The celebration was attended by guests from the Philippine government, diplomatic and consular circles, the local and foreign business communities, as well as some representatives from the Thai private sector who invested in the Philippines. Photos by MIKE AMOROSO