The International Community to Join the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of H.M. the King’s Accession to the Throne
The international community wishes to join the 60th Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne.
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His Majesty the King and His People
In a rare interview given to the British Broadcasting Corporation in its production Soul of a Nation, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej talked about his duty as the King of Thailand:
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H.R.H. Princess Chulabhorn Celebrates Her 48th Birthday
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn, the youngest daughter of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, turns 48 on July 4 this year.
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Grand Celebrations for the Birth of a New Member of the Royal Family
Thai people nationwide rejoiced to witness the royal ceremony to celebrate ?The First Month and Laying in the Cradle? for His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s son. Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, in his weekly radio address on June 18, said he had attended the historic ceremony, something rarely seen in the country.
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The Sixtieth Anniversary Celebrations of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne
Next year, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand will have reigned for 60 years. The Government is preparing various activities and projects to celebrate this auspicious occasion.
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His Majesty the King, an Enlightened Buddhist
A Thai monarch is a Buddhist and the supreme protector of all faiths, according to the Constitution.
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been performing his duty as prescribed in the Constitution and has shown his deep understanding of Buddhism, Thailand’s national faith.
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Five Principal Royal Regalia for the Thai Monarch
Ancient royal tradition adopted from India specifies five principal royal regalia as the symbols of kingship. They are presented to the monarch in a grand ceremony at the coronation. Other royal regalia and belongings are also presented on this occasion. The royal regalia are featured as the focal point of the royal ceremony on the anniversary of Coronation Day each year.
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The Celebration of Coronation Day
Each year on May 5, Thai people nationwide celebrate Coronation Day, which marks the coronation anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It is a time of happiness, as Thai people know that the Kingdom is very fortunate to have a king who is the symbol of unity.
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H.R.H. Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Turns 50
This year, Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn celebrated her 50th birthday anniversary on April 2. The Government has declared 2005 the Year for the Promotion of Thai Culture, with various cultural programs to be carried out throughout the year.
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HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Honored as UNESCO Goodwill Ambassador
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn has graciously accepted the UNESCO Goodwill Ambassadorship for the ?Empowerment of Minority Children through Education and through the Preservation of Their Intangible Cultural Heritage.? UNESCO Director-General Koichiro Matsuura conferred this title on the Princess at Dusit Palace in Bangkok on 24 March 2005.
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