Oh Great King, the song dedicated to His Majesty, filled the air over Sanam Luang last night as Thais worldwide united to demonstrate their love for their King, who celebrated his 72nd birthday on December 5th.

Prime Minister Chuan Leekpai led the candle-lit ceremony from Sanam Luang public ground to wish His Majesty the King a happy birthday. The singing was echoed nationwide by people from all walks of life who gathered at town halls in the provinces in a mass demonstration of loyalty and love.

The Sanam Luang field was filled with the glitter of candles lit by participants who began gathering there from early afternoon to wait for the ceremony, before the International Muay Thai event orginised by Mr Songchai Ratanansuban's team and what an event it turned out to be It kick off at 8.30 sharp and went on until 3am.

Results in brief:
1. Welterweight International World Muaythai Title
Orono Por Muang-u-bon Winner points - 147 Lbs.(66.6 Kg.)
Sari Mourad (France)

2. Middleweight International World Muaythai Title
Sakmonkol Sith Tanai-oad Winner Ko in the 5th - 160 Lbs.(72.5 Kg.)
Ubeda (Holland)

3. Jr. Middleweight International World Muaythai Title
Dejpitak ISS Winner points 154 Lbs.(69.8 Kg.)
Stefan Nikiema (France)

4. Rodthung Vor Taweekiet Winner points154 Lbs.(69.8 Kg.)
Ettaki (Morocco)

5. Jr. Lightweight International World Muaythai Title
Po-daeng Sith Vi-sanu 130 Lbs.(58.9 Kg.)
Hideaki Suzuki NewJapanGym (Japan)Winner KO 5th

6. Yodsuriyan SithYodthong Winner 1st KO with jumping knee 154 Lbs.(69.8 Kg.)
Veasalic (Yugoslavia)

7. Kongpatapee SorSumalee Winner points154 Lbs.(69.8 Kg.)
Fidan RijntesGym (Turkey)

8. Fa-prakorp Muangsongkao 140 Lbs.(63.5 Kg.)
Totoff (Belgium)Winner KKo 5th

9. Paeng-ritSor Prapaporn 154 Lbs.(69.8 Kg.)
John Wayne (Australia) Winner points

10. Duen-e-sarn Kiet-sarika Winner points140 Lbs.(63.5 Kg.)
Starboski (Poland)

11. The only all Thai match of the night
Lukhai won on points over Sao-aek at the 46kg division.