The 60th Anniversary Celebration of His Majesty the King’s Accession to the Throne
Starting from 1 January 2005, Thailand will celebrate the 60th anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s accession to the throne. The celebrations will be held on a grand scale in a jubilant and festive mood for a two-year period. Thai people are excited about witnessing and joining many of the activities that will be held for this auspicious and rare occasion.
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His Majesty the King Says Unity and Good Hearts Will Help the Nation
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej said that through this difficult time, people's unity and generousity could save Thailand, and he urged Thais to maintain these assets for the peace and stability of the nation.
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Her Majesty the Queen and the Implementation of the SUPPORT Project
Her Majesty the Queen has encouraged the revival of traditional handicrafts and skilled work in all parts of the country, choosing such skills that are characteristic of the particular region and for which the raw materials are readily available.
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Project for Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques: The Royal Approach
Her Majesty the Queen has fully supported His Majesty the King in his task of alleviating the distress and increasing the well-being of his people. Her Majesty has graciously given of her untiring efforts and finances in order to support the setting up of home industries. In this regard, Her Majesty has initiated the establishment of the Foundation for Supplementary Occupations and Related Techniques (SUPPORT) and has continued to give it her royal patronage.
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His Majesty the King and the Hill Tribes in Thailand
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the first monarch to have been wholeheartedly embraced by ethnic tribes in the country, those living in the highlands and on the sea, as well. He is highly revered among the hill tribes, who know him from the regular visits he has paid over the decades.
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Benchakitti Water Park in Honor of H.M. the Queen
A new public park will be opened to the public within this year on the vacated Tobacco Monopoly complex on Rama I and Ratchadaphisek Roads, where the Queen Sirikit National Convention Center is located.
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His Majesty the King and His Musical Talents
From his early childhood, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has shown a keen interest in music. He pursued musical training in school in Switzerland, with lessons given to him by a master in classical music for two years.
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Exhibition of Significant Flags on the Auspicious Occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary
Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krue-Ngam on 21 August 2004 launched the exhibition of significant flags of the country at the National Museum of Bangkok, to commemorate the auspicious occasion of Her Majesty the Queen’s 6th Cycle Birthday Anniversary. He also gave a lecture on the topic of significant flags and their functions.
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Her Majesty the Queen Explains Her Values as Taught By Her Father
Reflecting on her 6th Cycle or 72nd birthday anniversary, an important milestone of her life, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit who earned great love and respect from her adoring subjects through her kindness, talked about her own difficult times growing up during the Second World War in a family led by a royal father who adhered strictly to high moral standards.
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Her Majesty the Queen Thanks Thai People for Their Good Deeds
Her Majesty Queen Sirikit thanked Thai people for their good deeds and numerous activities to pay tribute to her on the occasion of her 6th cycle or 72nd birthday anniversary, August 12. She granted an audience to about 20,000 well-wishers from all walks of life at Dusidalai Hall within Chitralada Villa on the eve of her 72nd birthday.
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