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September 20th, 2006, 22:24
King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) 1946-
He was born in Massachusetts, USA, on the December 5, 1927 and was known as Phra Worawongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Bhumibol Adulyadej.
He studied science on the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and when his brother passed away, Bhumibol Adulyadej succeed him.
He chosen to return to Switzerland first to finish his studies, focusing on politics and law, because of his changed future.
In 1949, Siam officially changed it's name to Thailand and in Paris, the young King met Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (later HM Queen Sirikit), daughter of Thailand's ambassador in France. They got married on the April 28, 1950, only a week before his coronation on the May 5, 1950.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is loved by the Thai people; poor or rich, young or old doesn't matter. All Thais has a true high respect for their king. He has in a clam and objective way talked to the military and the people when disturbances have occurred in the country. He is a supporter of democracy and two separate examples can illustrate this; the disturbances in Bangkok 1973 and 1992.
In 1973 a large number of people gathered in the Thammasat University and protested against a weakened democracy in Thailand. The military was mobilized to stop this revolt, but King Bhumibol Adulyadej prevented the confrontation.
In May 1992 the military used live ammunition against demonstrators and many were killed (This occurrence was later known as "Black May"). The King then summoned the prime minister General Suchinda Kraprayoon, and the leader of the demonstrators; Chamlong Srimuang for a meeting, broadcasted live on TV. These men crawled on their knees up to the king, who told them his opinion. Shortly later, Suchinda resigned as Prime Minister and a democratic election was held.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is also the initiator of a numerous of projects that has improved the living conditions for many of the Thais, as the farmers etc. He is also a skilled jazz musician, photographer and translator.
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Remember, if you are visiting Thailand, that any criticism against the monarchy will probably be considered as an serious insult by the Thai people. This is easy to understand if you consider King Bhumibol Adulyadejs contributions to Thailand and it's people.
He was born in Massachusetts, USA, on the December 5, 1927 and was known as Phra Worawongse Ther Phra Ong Chao Bhumibol Adulyadej.
He studied science on the University of Lausanne in Switzerland and when his brother passed away, Bhumibol Adulyadej succeed him.
He chosen to return to Switzerland first to finish his studies, focusing on politics and law, because of his changed future.
In 1949, Siam officially changed it's name to Thailand and in Paris, the young King met Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara (later HM Queen Sirikit), daughter of Thailand's ambassador in France. They got married on the April 28, 1950, only a week before his coronation on the May 5, 1950.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is loved by the Thai people; poor or rich, young or old doesn't matter. All Thais has a true high respect for their king. He has in a clam and objective way talked to the military and the people when disturbances have occurred in the country. He is a supporter of democracy and two separate examples can illustrate this; the disturbances in Bangkok 1973 and 1992.
In 1973 a large number of people gathered in the Thammasat University and protested against a weakened democracy in Thailand. The military was mobilized to stop this revolt, but King Bhumibol Adulyadej prevented the confrontation.
In May 1992 the military used live ammunition against demonstrators and many were killed (This occurrence was later known as "Black May"). The King then summoned the prime minister General Suchinda Kraprayoon, and the leader of the demonstrators; Chamlong Srimuang for a meeting, broadcasted live on TV. These men crawled on their knees up to the king, who told them his opinion. Shortly later, Suchinda resigned as Prime Minister and a democratic election was held.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej is also the initiator of a numerous of projects that has improved the living conditions for many of the Thais, as the farmers etc. He is also a skilled jazz musician, photographer and translator.
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Remember, if you are visiting Thailand, that any criticism against the monarchy will probably be considered as an serious insult by the Thai people. This is easy to understand if you consider King Bhumibol Adulyadejs contributions to Thailand and it's people.