Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (L) is accompanied by royal consort Princess Srirasmi (R) as he presides over the Royal Barge Procession on the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok November 9, 2012. Golden barges shaped like swans and mythical sea creatures glided down the Chao Phraya river that winds through the Thai capital of Bangkok on Friday in a 700-year-old ceremony, with more than 2,000 rowers taking part. The Royal Barge Procession, held for the first time in five years and presided over by Vajiralongkorn, emphasizes the importance of water to the people of Thailand. REUTERS/Sukree Sukplang (THAILAND - Tags: POLITICS ROYALS ENTERTAINMENT RELIGION)