Sorawee Nattee (C), winner of the Miss Tifffany 2009 contest, Writtorn Narapaipimol (L) who finish in 2nd and Napatsawan Cholakorn who finish in 3rd place are pictured at the end of the contest in Pattaya on May 15, 2009. The Miss Tiffany contest is held to promote positive transvestite image and Thailand tourism. (Getty Images)

Sorawee Nattee (C) smiles as she is crowned winner at the Miss Tifffany 2009 contest in Pattaya on May 15, 2009, Writtorn Narapaipimol (L) finish second and Napatsawan Cholakorn (R) finish in third position. The Miss Tiffany contest is held to promote positive transvestite image and Thailand tourism. (Getty Images)

The BTS extension from Saphan Taksin station to Wong Wian Yai - the first Skytrain route to venture across the river to Thon Buri - is being launched with a trial run at 5.20am before opening to the public at 8am. (Dailyxpress)

Thai Muslim students stand near burnt classrooms on the first day of school semester in southern Thailand's Narathiwat province, May 13, 2009. The students are studying at a temporary shelter after their school was torched by militants last month, according to the school's headmaster. (REUTERS)

Thai Muslim students stand near burnt classrooms on the first day of school semester in southern Thailand's Narathiwat province, May 13, 2009. (REUTERS)

The Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn went to Don Muang Airport today to greet Lieutenant General Choummaly Sayasone, the President of Lao People's Democratic Republic and his wife. The President is on an offical visit to Thailand from 12-14th May 2009. (Royal/Handout)

The President of the Lap PDR was present with the keys to the city of Bangkok by M.R.Sukhumbhand Paribatra, the Bangkok governor. The key is made of real gold and weighs 90 grams. The key has an image of Indra and the Erawan Elephant which is a symbol of Bangkok. (Royal/Handout)

Thailand Secretary of Agriculture Jaranthada Kanasut scatters sacred seed rice as attendants look on during royal ploughing ceremonies Monday, May 11, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. The annual event marks the beginning of the rice growing season. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

Oxen are guided by royal attendants during royal ploughing ceremonies Monday, May 11, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/Sakchai Lalit)

People scramble under a barrier in search of sacred rice following the royal ploughing ceremony in Bangkok May 11, 2009. The ancient ploughing ceremony in Buddhist Thailand marks the end of the dry season and is meant to herald an auspicious start for the rice-planting season in a region where many still depend on agriculture. (REUTERS/Kerek Wongsa)

Villagers look as a rocket is successfully launched during the rocket festival also known as "Bun Bangfai" in Yasothon, 531 kms (435 miles) northeast of Bangkok, May 10, 2009. The festival marks the start of the rainy season when farmers are about to plant rice. (Reuters)

Participants prepare their rocket for launch during the rocket festival also known as "Bun Bangfai" in Yasothon, 531 kms (435 miles) northeast of Bangkok, May 10, 2009. The festival marks the start of the rainy season when farmers are about to plant rice. (Reuters)

A rocket mounted on a decorated float is paraded during the Rocket Festival, also known as Bun Bang Fai, in Yasothon, 531 kms (330 miles) northeast of Bangkok May 9, 2009. The festival marks the start of the rainy season when farmers are about to plant rice. (Reuters)

Women perform a traditional dance during the Rocket Festival, also known as Bun Bang Fai, in Yasothon, 531 kms (330 miles) northeast of Bangkok May 9, 2009. The festival marks the start of the rainy season when farmers are about to plant rice. (Reuters)

Visakha Puja commemorates the birth of the Buddha, his attainment of enlightenment, and his passing away. An extraordinary aspect of the occasion is that the three incidents took place on the same day but different years. The Buddha attained enlightenment at the age of 35 and passed away at the age of 80. He spent 45 years propagating his principle of freedom from suffering.

H.M. The Queen attented celebrations for Visakha Puja this evening at Wat Bowon Nivet Vihara. (Manager.co.th)

Bangkok residents look on as Thai soldiers gather across from the Dusit Thani Hotel at the ASEAN+3 Health Minister meeting Thursday, May 7, 2009, in Bangkok, Thailand. (AP Photo/David Longstreath)

Thai riot policemen stand guard outside a hotel - the venue of a meeting of officials from China, Japan, South Korea and ten Southeast Asian nations over swine flu, in Bangkok on May 7, 2009. The World Health Organisation urged Asian nations to remain vigilant against swine flu, warning that a global pandemic remains a threat despite the relatively low death toll so far. The warning came as officials from China, Japan, South Korea and the ten ASEAN nations met in Bangkok amid heavy security to avoid a repeat of anti-government protests that wrecked a regional summit in April. (Getty Images)