China loans Buddha tooth relic to Thailand for King's birthday, marking 50 years of ties.

A sacred Buddha tooth relic loaned by China was warmly welcomed in Thailand, with over 2,000 people joining a procession to escort it to a shrine in Bangkok. The event honored King Maha Vajiralongkorn's 72nd birthday and celebrated 50 years of diplomatic ties between Thailand and China. The relic, considered sacred, will be on public display in Bangkok until mid-February.

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