It was a proud day for the Thai people on June 9th this year. About one million people wearing yellow T-shirts gathered at Bangkok's Royal Plaza to see their king on the palace balcony. There was cheering, silent reverence, and weeping.

It was a rare public appearance for the king. He used this chance to call for unity among the Thais.

King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej said:"I want all Thais to strictly uphold morality in their hearts and pass it on so that peace and happiness will be with the nation now and in the future."

In June this year, Thailand was celebrating the 60th anniversary of King Bhumibol's accession to the throne.