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Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts,
United States of America, on 5 December 1927, youngest son of Their
Royal Highnesses Prince Mahidol of Songkla and the Princess Sri
Nagarindra, the Princess Mother (formerly Miss Sangwal Talapat), and is
the direct grandson of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and Queen
Savang. His Majesty the King had one older sister, Her Royal Highness
Princess Galayani Vadhana of Naradhivas, and one older brother, His
Majesty King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII). His Majesty became King of the
Kingdom on Thailand on 9 June 1946, on the day his elder brother died.
The Coronation Ceremony came later on 5 May 1950. His Majesty continued
his education in Switzerland, and returned to Thailand in 1951. While
in Switzerland, he met Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara, who has since
become HM Queen Sirikit. During that time, Siam had become Thailand, and was still unstable since the change from Absolute Monarchy to Constitutional Monarchy in 1932. The people of Thailand was still in need of a King who can guide the country into prosperity. The Thai Kingship was, and still is, seen as a strong pillar for the Thai people to hold on to, while there is still uncertainty in the political arena, even to this day. More than 60 years on, many can still remember His Majesty's Oath of Succession to the Throne : |
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"We will reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people."
And what the King has said, he has done, and continues to do.
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His Majesty the King has been the guiding light during his 70 years as King of Thailand, making him the longest reigning monarch in Thailand and the world at the time of his death. He has seen 28 Prime Ministers come and go, from different political parties, different thinkings, different view points, so it can be said that His Majesty has seen it all, as he went through so many changes, disruptions, political turmoils and more. As a constitutional monarch, he is above politics. His main focus has thus been trying to better the livelihood of the Thai people, especially in the rural area, and far-reaching corners of the kingdom. He has also played the perfect diplomat between two warring sides of the different governments and political opponents during the many political upheavals in the recent Thai history. With all the political turmoils, the King has stood by the Thai people, and act as a strong pillar of righteousness and guiding light for the people to hold on to. | |||||||||||||
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Constitutional Monarchy A constitutional monarch is above politics. He lives under the law of the kingdom, but cannot be involved in politics. In fact, all royals with the ranks of Mom Chao (Serene Highnesses) up cannot be involved in politics, nor have any voting rights, including not being able to join political parties nor become politicians. In addition, the royals should not show their slant towards any particular political parties. His Majesty King Bhumibol has acted righteously in all of the political events of Thailand from past to present. He has only become involved during extreme situations involving bloodshed, and then only as a mediator between two or more factions, trying to get to a solution of calm and peace. Lately, many has forgotten the role of the King, and tried to drag his good name into the political mess. The King continues to stand tall, and has not involved himself. He neither denies nor accepts any misconceptions thrown out at him, as the modern Thai people continues to show their ignorance in not knowing what a constitutional king can or cannot do. Even political individuals have also forgotten this, and tries to drag the King’s good name to their sides, only with the sole intention of trying to win over the voice of the people. Many descendants of the different royal houses (rankings of Mom Rajawongse down) have also become involved in the different sides, and have dragged the King’s good name with them as well. They are in fact not counted as royals, but as citizens of the kingdom, who are descendants of royalty, but now have rights to vote and make known their political views. Even they have forgotten the role of a constitutional monarch, as well as how their fathers (Mom Chaos), as royals, were expected to act in the good name of the Thai Royal Family. In truth, at least one Mom Chaos has sided with political persons in the past, for individual gains. These types of action are degrading to the monarchy, as well as the good memories of past kings. |
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The King and His People His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was undoubtedly his people’s King; the Father of the Land. When he moved back to Thailand for good in 1951, he began his visits to his people almost straight away. He is the first Thai King, and Thai individual, to see every single corners of his kingdom. He has visited far-reaching places. Where there were no roads, he used helicopters; where there were no place for helicopters to land, he went by jeeps, horses, as well as on foot. It is said that he is the only individual in Thailand, past and present, and most probably the future, to see every single square inch of his land. With his visits, he brought medical teams as well as surveyors to plan the connection of all towns and villages, a route to prosperity. He helped with irrigation problems as the majority of the Thai people were farmers, depending solely on their crops for their income. He has also eradicated the opium growing culture of many hilltribes of the north, and proposed substitutions with valuable crops. During the time of natural crisis, the King has always been the first person to be on the scene. Only until recently that the King has not been able to travel to the affected places due to health problems, nevertheless, his team has continued to visit and help out according to the King’s instructions. In addition, he has continued to contribute personal funds quick and fast to the needy, as seen most recently with the flooding disaster around the Kingdom in late 2010, when the King’s team was the first to act the fastest, while government team became the slowest, especially with all the bureaucracies they had to go through before help could be dispatch to the flooding victims. With the continual disputes within the political world, the Thai people are becoming more and more dependent on their King to guide them through everyday lives; a source of simple strength needed to lead a happy life in this ancient Kingdom. |
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The Thai Concept of Kingship A King is the Father of the Land. It’s quite a simple concept, really. A father is expected to look after his children and give them the basic needs to live on, and provide good basic education for them, as foundation to make a living when they are grown up. The good children will then look after their father in old age, so that he will have a comfortable life after he retires. His older and wiser children were to form a group that would continue their father’s work, to better the lives of the younger children and bring peace and prosperity to the family and their home. The King, though, is father to over 60 million children, and growing. He has looked after his millions of children quite well, as witnessed by his actions through his visits, his projects, and his personal funds, all for the betterment of his country. I have to say that he has been the hardest working monarch in the world, as his subjects were not as healthy as others, nor were living in good conditions. But, the Thai people were happy back then, as they had simpler lives, and had the very basic needs. The ones that were quite lost, and lived away from developed areas were looked after by the King, and they were then slowly but surely connected to the civilization that make up the Kingdom. He has tried to improve education by setting up schools in rural, unreachable areas, and provided funds for their continuations. It is so much a single person can do for the 60 million subjects. It could have been quite easy for the government, the supposedly wiser and mature children, to continue these projects, as the basic foundation have been laid. With sound education, the Thai subjects could have moved to a better life working in jobs that were provided by the government and the private sector. The subjects would have been happy, with better lives, and no quarrels in politics. The subjects, in turn, will come to look after their King as a child to a father. Unfortunately, the King does not get to retire. And, it seems no one is looking after him when he has entered old age. A Father is also expected to be the pillar of strength for his children. Indeed, the King has certainly been a very strong pillar. With the cumbersome bickering between political parties, unending it seems, since Thailand changed from absolute monarchy to a constitutional one, with what is called the system of democracy introduced to the land. This constant bickering has not benefited the country much, though Bangkok has seen huge developments in terms of infrastructures and much else, the rural areas are still in need of catching up, where some far-reaching areas are still without electricity. So, the King travelled again and again, and tried to bring developments to these areas. Personal funds can never be enough without the government’s additional monetary help. So, with the King going it alone, the underdeveloped parts will be slow to see their light-of-day. |
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The Thai people, especially the rural Thais, need
someone who really cares just to be there as a comfort among chaos. The
King has been just that. Photos of the King and Queen adorn the walls
of most homes in Thailand, for that reason. When they feel bad, they
look up to the King’s photo for comforting thoughts. When they are
happy, they look up to the King’s photo to thank him for having been
their King. King Bhumibol Adulyadej died peacefully on 13 October 2016, after a long illness. He was 83 years old. As most Thai people have known only him as their benevolent king, the new era is a big change for everyone. But the late king as set a strong path for the monarchy, and his children will continue to carry on the good works under a new guiding light of King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty. |
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King Bhumibol's Family
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Her Majesty the Queen of Thailand
Her Majesty Queen
Sirikit was born Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara on 12 August 1932,
daughter of His Serene Highness Prince Nakkhatra Mongkol of Chandaburi
and Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara.
The Royal marriage between
Their Majesties the King and Queen took place on 28 April 1950 and Her
Majesty was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini,
official title of the Queens of Thailand. In part of 1956, Her Majesty
became Region of the Kingdom while His Majesty went into the monkhood,
for which She was conferred the title of Somdetch Phra Nang Chao Sirikit Phra Baromma Rajini Nath, or Sirikit the Region Queen.
The Queen was completely
devoted to His Majesty the King. She oversaw many of the King's
projects as well as introducing her own programmes to benefit the Thai
people especially in the rural areas through her SUPPORT Foundation.
The promotion of Thai silk by Her Majesty was a particularly important
one, and has since become famous throughout the world.
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His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty)
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn was born on
28 July 1952, the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen
Sirikit. His Majesty was invested the title of Crown Prince of the
Kingdom of Thailand on 28 December 1972. He received his education at
Kings Mead and Millfield Schools in Great Britain, and at the King's
School and the Royal Military College at Duntroon, Australia. He also
received the Degree of Bachelor of Laws from Sukhothai Thammatirat
University, Thailand.
Since he was young, he was inclined towards the
life in the military, and has since shown himself to be a great Military
Man. After his father, he has immersed himself in activities in
promotion of the general welfare and economic betterment of his people
as well as activities in promotion of public health through the Crown
Prince Hospital and the Maha Vajiralongkorn Foundation. He has also
represented his father on numerous State Visits abroad, far too many to
list in just a page.
His Majesty first married in 1977 M.L. Somsavali Kitiyakara, a cousin from Queen Sirikit's side, who then became HRH (Pra Chao Vorawongse Ther Pra Ong Chao)
Princess Somsavali. They have one daughter.* His second marriage was to
Yuvadhida Polpraserth in 1994, hence she became Mom Sujarinee Mahidol
Na Ayudhya. After their divorce, she became Sujarinee Vivacharawongse.
They had 4 sons and one daughter.** The then Crown Prince then was
married to HRH Princess Sri Rasmi, The Royal Consort, formerly Srirasmi
Akharaphongpreecha and now known as Thanpuying Busaba Suwadi, from 10
February 2004 to 11 December 2014. They have one son.***
The Children of King Maha Vajiralongkorn are:
HRH Princess Bajra Kitiyabha (7 December 1978)*
HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Juthavachara (29 August 1979)** HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Vacharaesorn (27 May 1981)** HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Chakriwat (26 February 1983)** HSH Mom Chao (Prince) Vatchrawee (14 June 1985)** HRH Princess Siriwannawari Nariratana (8 January 1987) (previously HSH Mom Chao Busya Nambejara)** HRH Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (29 April 2005)***
As King Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty, a long
tradition of kingship in the ancient Kingdom of Thailand continues on,
shaping the country and its people in ways that are uniquely Thai.
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Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn was born
Princess Sirindhorn Debaratanasuda on 2 April 1955, the third child of
Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. She was
created the Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 5 December 1977 (a royal
rank equal to that of a crown prince, but is not a crown princess, much
like Britain's Princess Royal) for her tireless work in all sectors for
the people. She follows her father's every footstep, and is a most
beloved princess of the kingdom. Her work is far too numerous to list
here - a new website will need to be created just to list everything.
She has set up many foundations, all for the betterment of the rural
areas, notably the Sai Jai Thai Foundation.
For a closer look of the Princess, please visit her website
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Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn
HRH Princess Chulabhorn is the youngest daughter
of Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, born on 4
July 1957. She achieved a Bachelor of Science in Organic Chemistry
from Kasetsart University, Bangkok, and a Ph.D. in Organic Chemistry
from Mahidol University, Bangkok. Her numerous positions include
Professor of Organic Chemistry at Mahidol University, President of the
Chulabhorn Foundation, Chairman of the Working Group on the Chemistry of
Natural Products, and Chairman of the Foundation for Promotion Nature
Conservation and Environmental Protection.
The princess was married to, and have since divorced Flight Lieutenant Virayudh Disyasarin, and they have two daughters,HRH Princess Siribha Chudhabhorn (8 October 1982) HRH Princess Adityadorn Kitigun (6 May 1984)
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Toolkramom Ying Ubolratana Rajakanya
Toolkramom Ying Ubolratana was born HRH Princess
Ubolratana Rajakanya on 5 April 1951, eldest child of Their Majesties
King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. After finishing her
education in the United States of America, she relinquished her royal
title to marry an American commoner. She has since been bestowed royal
decorations entitling her to use the title of "Thanpuying." The Thai
people though uses the courtesy title of "Toolkramom Ying," an
informal way of addressing a "Chao Fa" in Thai. She has lived most of
her life in the United States with her then husband, Peter Jensen, and
their three children,
Miss Ploypailin Jensen (13 February 1981)
Mr. Bhumi (Poom) Jensen (1983-2004) Miss Sirikitiya Jensen (19 March 1985)
After her divorce, the princess has moved back
to Thailand, and has embarked on many activities for the betterment of
the Thai people. One notable project is the "To Be Number One" project
which deals with the drug problems in the kingdom.
In December 2004, the Toolkramom Ying
visited Phuket for an official function and a private holiday with her
family, and witnessed first hand the Tsunami that devastated the South
of Thailand. In the event, she lost her son, Khun Poom, to the waves.
She has since set up the Khun Poom Foundation to help autistic children
in Thailand.
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
King's funeral set for late October, not December
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The funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be in late October, according to the government spokesman.
A government committee overseeing the funeral arrangements had agreed at a meeting on March 1 that the rites be held by late October, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Wednesday.
He said reports that the funeral would be held in late December were incorrect.
It was reported that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn suggested the rites be scheduled for Dec 25-29.
The reports quoted the Prime Minister’s Office as saying the princess gave the advice advice Meaning: an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation Thai Translation: during a meeting of the government panel overseeing the funeral of the late King.
The funeral of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be in late October, according to the government spokesman.
A government committee overseeing the funeral arrangements had agreed at a meeting on March 1 that the rites be held by late October, government spokesman Sansern Kaewkamnerd said on Wednesday.
He said reports that the funeral would be held in late December were incorrect.
It was reported that Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn suggested the rites be scheduled for Dec 25-29.
The reports quoted the Prime Minister’s Office as saying the princess gave the advice advice Meaning: an opinion or a suggestion about what somebody should do in a particular situation Thai Translation: during a meeting of the government panel overseeing the funeral of the late King.
Thailand sets October date for late king's cremation, fixing time frame for coronation of successor son
The cremation of Thailand’s late king Bhumibol Adulyadej will take place on October 26, just over a year after his death plunged the country into deep mourning, the junta announced Tuesday.
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Government spokesman Lieutenant General Sansern Kaewkumnerd said five days of funerary rites would begin on October 25, with the cremation on the second evening.
A public holiday will be declared that day.
Cremations for senior Thai royals are huge and costly affairs but few subjects alive today will ever have witnessed one.
At the time of his death on October 13 last year Bhumibol, 88, was the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
[The funeral pyre and surrounding pavilions for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is under construction inside Sanam Luang park, in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Photo: AFP]
His rule spanned seven tumultuous decades that witnessed significant economic growth but saw democratic aspirations wilt under the weight of multiple palace-endorsed coups.
The monarchy is also shielded from any criticism by a draconian lese majeste law. It was used more frequently towards the end of Bhumibol’s reign, especially after the 2014 coup.
While he had been ill for years, his passing still left many Thais bereft.
There have been huge displays of mourning and many choose to wear monochrome black or white clothing for the duration of the one-year official mourning period.
[Artisans clean the royal funeral chariot to be used as part of the cremation for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Photo: AP]
A huge cremation complex is being constructed on a parade ground specially reserved for royal funerals outside the Grand Palace in Bangkok.
The complex, which will include towering pavilions and hundreds of statues of gods and mythical beasts, represents Mount Meru - the allegorical centre of the universe in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cosmology where Thais believe Bhumibol’s spirit will return.
Bhumibol’s successor, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to hold his own coronation soon after the cremation.
He has yet to attain his father’s widespread popularity and has made recent moves to consolidate his constitutional and behind-the-scenes powers.
This article appeared in the South China Morning Post print edition as:
Late king’s cremation set for October, junta says
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Government spokesman Lieutenant General Sansern Kaewkumnerd said five days of funerary rites would begin on October 25, with the cremation on the second evening.
A public holiday will be declared that day.
Cremations for senior Thai royals are huge and costly affairs but few subjects alive today will ever have witnessed one.
At the time of his death on October 13 last year Bhumibol, 88, was the world’s longest-reigning monarch.
[The funeral pyre and surrounding pavilions for the late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej is under construction inside Sanam Luang park, in front of the Grand Palace in Bangkok. Photo: AFP]
His rule spanned seven tumultuous decades that witnessed significant economic growth but saw democratic aspirations wilt under the weight of multiple palace-endorsed coups.
The monarchy is also shielded from any criticism by a draconian lese majeste law. It was used more frequently towards the end of Bhumibol’s reign, especially after the 2014 coup.
While he had been ill for years, his passing still left many Thais bereft.
There have been huge displays of mourning and many choose to wear monochrome black or white clothing for the duration of the one-year official mourning period.
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The complex, which will include towering pavilions and hundreds of statues of gods and mythical beasts, represents Mount Meru - the allegorical centre of the universe in Buddhist, Hindu and Jain cosmology where Thais believe Bhumibol’s spirit will return.
Bhumibol’s successor, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is expected to hold his own coronation soon after the cremation.
He has yet to attain his father’s widespread popularity and has made recent moves to consolidate his constitutional and behind-the-scenes powers.
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Funeral Dates Set for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej
CityNews -According to what appear to be official documents being
shared online today, the official dates for the funeral for the late
King, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be from 25th – 29th
October 2017.
The official cremation will be held on the 26th of October at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, where the cremation pyre is currently being built.
Civil Servants have been given a 9 day holiday with working days from 23rd to 28th October 2017 as holiday combined with the weekend.
A flower giving ceremony will be held in Chiang Mai for those unable to make it to Bangkok, complete with a model cremation pyre. Ceremony dates and more details released periodically.
The official cremation will be held on the 26th of October at Sanam Luang in Bangkok, where the cremation pyre is currently being built.
Civil Servants have been given a 9 day holiday with working days from 23rd to 28th October 2017 as holiday combined with the weekend.
A flower giving ceremony will be held in Chiang Mai for those unable to make it to Bangkok, complete with a model cremation pyre. Ceremony dates and more details released periodically.
Thai king's cremation set for Oct. 26: government official
BANGKOK — His Majesty the Late King’s cremation on
Oct. 26 will be marked with a national public holiday, the interim
cabinet announced Tuesday.
The funeral rites will occur Oct. 25 through Oct. 29. On the second day, King Bhumibol’s remains will be cremated. The cabinet hasn’t confirmed whether the other four days will also be holidays.
The ritual is set to draw millions of mourners to the capital city to express their grief to the only king many knew all their lives. It will be the first funeral for a monarch in over 80 years.
The date of cremation of King Bhumibol, who died at 88 in October, was submitted by the government to his heir and current monarch, King Vajiralongkorn, earlier this month. The proposal has been approved by the king, according to a palace document seen by the media.
A
massive funeral pyre is being built at this very moment on Sanam Luang,
the site of royal cremations for the past 200 years. Once it is
completed, the multi-million baht pyre, which will feature intricate
Thai art and craftsmanship, will cover a length of 80 meters on the
northern side of Sanam Luang.
Two weeks ago, the cabinet approved two new holidays: July 28, King Vajiralongkorn’s birthday; and Oct. 13, which will mark the first anniversary of his father’s death.
Additional writing Teeranai Charuvastra
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Thailand Adds Two New Holidays to the Year
The funeral rites will occur Oct. 25 through Oct. 29. On the second day, King Bhumibol’s remains will be cremated. The cabinet hasn’t confirmed whether the other four days will also be holidays.
The ritual is set to draw millions of mourners to the capital city to express their grief to the only king many knew all their lives. It will be the first funeral for a monarch in over 80 years.
The date of cremation of King Bhumibol, who died at 88 in October, was submitted by the government to his heir and current monarch, King Vajiralongkorn, earlier this month. The proposal has been approved by the king, according to a palace document seen by the media.
Two weeks ago, the cabinet approved two new holidays: July 28, King Vajiralongkorn’s birthday; and Oct. 13, which will mark the first anniversary of his father’s death.
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Thai people grow marigold in tribute to late King
People in various provinces are growing marigolds in dedication to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
In Bangkok, the Don Mueang District Office has turned an undeveloped property in Songprapha area into a marigold field and is encouraging the general public to plant marigolds in their homes and at office buildings.
The government urges the public to grow marigolds or other yellow flowers, as yellow represents Monday, the birthday of His Late Majesty. Flowers planted now are expected to bloom by October 20th, in time for the royal cremation from October 25th – 29th.
In Songkhla province, the tribute campaign has led to shortages of marigold and an increase in the sales of gardening supplies, including fertilizer. Local officials and students are producing organic fertilizer for growing marigolds.
In Bangkok, the Don Mueang District Office has turned an undeveloped property in Songprapha area into a marigold field and is encouraging the general public to plant marigolds in their homes and at office buildings.
The government urges the public to grow marigolds or other yellow flowers, as yellow represents Monday, the birthday of His Late Majesty. Flowers planted now are expected to bloom by October 20th, in time for the royal cremation from October 25th – 29th.
In Songkhla province, the tribute campaign has led to shortages of marigold and an increase in the sales of gardening supplies, including fertilizer. Local officials and students are producing organic fertilizer for growing marigolds.
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King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX
In 1946 the King of Thailand, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne. He is now the longest reigning monarch in the world.He is loved and respected by his people.In a world where few monarchies survive, Thailand is both unusual and fortunate. Fortunate because of having a King who has both far-reaching knowledge and generous compassion: and unusual because throughout each year of his reign, he has become more deeply loved and respected by his subjects. Today, after having reigned for more than half a century, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is known and admired far beyond the borders of his own country.He was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 5, 1927. He married Queen Sirikit on April 28, 1950. Visit our Escape to Thailand Blog for a lot more info on the King
H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on December 5, 1927. He was the youngest son of H.R.H. Prince Mahidol and Mom Sangwalya.
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