The temple Phra Kaew (L) and the grand palace (R) is seen in the
background as thousands of locals in Bangkok hold candles in
celebration of their Queen Sirkit's birthday on August 12, 2003. The
queen's birthday, a national holiday, has also become a day for all
mothers to be honored in Thailand. REUTERS/Adrees Latif HIGH RES IMAGE
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