Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn Receives the Indhira Gandhi Peace Award
Thai Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn on 19 November 2005 received the prestigious Indira Gandhi Award for Peace, Disarmament,and Development for 2004.
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Charity Concert in Honor of HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
This year is a special occasion for Thai people, as it marks the 50th birthday anniversary of Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, who is recognized as the Supreme Patroness of Thai Cultural Heritage. The Princess is very much loved and respected by people from all walks of life. Many projects and activities have been launched to celebrate this important milestone in her life.
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Following in the Footsteps of His Majesty the King
Thai people have been urged to follow in the footsteps of His Majesty the King, who is recognized as ?Father of the Thai Nation? and ?Teacher of the Land.?
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The Ideal of Kingly Virtues
A valuable book from the Sukhothai period is Traiphum Phra Ruang, or Traiphumkatha, believed to be the work of King Lithai, or Maha Dhammaraja Lithai, an elder brother of King Ramkhamhaeng. The book dealt with Buddhist cosmology, based on Hinduism.
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International Horticultural Exposition in Honor of His Majesty the King
Thailand will celebrate two auspicious and rare occasions in the next two years. One is the 60th anniversary of His Majesty the King’s accession to the throne, or the diamond jubilee of his reign, in 2006. The other is His Majesty the King’s 80th birthday anniversary in 2007.
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SUPPORT Arts and Crafts International Center of Thailand
Recognized as the supreme patroness of Thai crafts, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit established the Foundation for the Promotion of Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques, or the SUPPORT Foundation, 30 years ago. This foundation plays a vital role in reviving traditional arts and crafts, preserving them, training craft makers, providing assistance in craft designing, and seeking markets for folk crafts.
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Peace-Building as a Tribute to Her Majesty the Queen
Many groups of people are joining forces to show unity for peace-building as a tribute to Her Majesty Queen Sirikit on the occasion of her birthday celebration, August 12.
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Candle-lit Tributes on H.M. the Queen’s 73rd Birthday
Thai people in all parts of the country are called upon to pay tribute to Her Majesty the Queen on her 73rd birthday anniversary on 12 August 2005.
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National Mother’s Day in Honor of Her Majesty the Queen, the Mother of the Nation
August 12, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand’s royal birthday anniversary, is observed as the National Mother’s Day, in honor of Her Majesty who has always regarded her role as a mother the most significant and enjoyable task. Moreover, her loving kindness and deep concern for fellow human beings, especially the underprivileged and those in distress, has placed her in a prestigious and incomparable status as the Mother of the Nation.
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H.R.H. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn Turns 53
His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son and the second child of Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand, is celebrating his 53rd birthday anniversary on 28 July 2005.
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