Oriental Pomp Marks Thailand Coronatton -- Phumiphon Aduldet is borne on a palanquin to pay homage to the Emerald Buddha at a temple inside the royal palace ground after assuming the title King Rama in coronation ceremonies at Bangkok, Thailand May 5th. Oriental pomp marked the rites, held one week before the King's 23rd birthday, a date chosen by royal astrologers. May 8, 1950. (Photo by AP Wirephoto).