King Bhumibol & Queen Sirikit current events: Feb 2006-Oct 2016


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Thai queen meets wife of German president

Berlin - Thai Queen Sirikit met the wife of German President Horst Koehler on the first full day of her visit to Germany on Tuesday, a spokeswoman for the president's office said. Eva Luise Koehler hosted a high tea for the monarch at Bellevue Palace, the German head of state's official residence in Berlin.

The 74-year-old monarch arrived in Germany from Austria on Monday for a series of private and official engagements.

She was due to travel to the southern state of Bavaria on Wednesday where she is guest at a dinner given in her honour by the state premier, Edmund Stoiber.

Thai queen meets wife of German president
 
Does anyone know why is the Queen involving in a lot of visits which are regarded as "State Visits" while the King is staying away in Thailand?Is she paying the visits on behalf of him?I don't think i have seen him on State Visits for a long time.
 
For the Rassia visit, Her majesty paid on behalf of HM the King, as well as the visit to China in October 2000.

The last State Visit of HM the King was the visit to Laos in November 1994.

In the early period, HM intentionally don't want to go out of The Kingdom of Thailand. His Majesty once said (as i remember to his foreign friend) that, “My place in this world is in the midst of my people, all the people of Thailand.”. So he did take any state visit any more. But as time pass, I think the reasons are almost about his age and health.
 
Thailand queen Sirikit in Munich: Opening of the special exhibition "treasures of the nations"

18 July 2007 On the occasion of the opening of the special exhibition, Art Minister Thomas Goppel in agency of the Prime Minister welcomed H.M. on Wednesday in Munich with a state reception.

The special exhibition "treasures of the nations" shows among other things gold and silver forging work, delicate gold lacquer painting as well as color-glad textiles and purifies embroideries in silk. It offers thereby a exquisite and high selection of Thai art work.

Thailands Königin Sirikit in München: Eröffnung Sonderausstellung "Schätze der Nationen"
 
BANGKOK, July 24 (Bernama) -- Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej received the World Food Prize on Monday for his tireless efforts to secure the security of food supplies for the needy people around the world.

His Majesty granted an audience to former Iowa governor Robert Ray at Chitralada Palace in Bangkok.

The World Food Prize Foundation representative presented the monarch with the Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Medallion, the Thailand news agency (TNA) reported.

The king became the first Southeast Asian leader to receive the award, a special honour reserved for heads of state and international leaders for their great contributions to feeding people and enhancing human life.

The World Food Prize Council of Advisors includes former US Presidents George Bush and Jimmy Carter, Senator Elizabeth Dole, former Philippine President Corazon Aquino.

-- BERNAMA
 
Queen's birthday speech

During an address to high ranking officials and her subjects who sought an audience with her on August 11th to present their birthday wishes, which was also televised live across the nation, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit called for the Thai nation to preserve their natural resources, focusing on forest and water sources.

The Queen especially mentioned His Majesty the King’s determination in preserving mangrove forests saying that they are nurseries for baby aqua animals and sources of food chain for local communities. The Queen encouraged people to plant more trees and take good care of the existing ones citing example of landslides and bad floods caused by deforestation.

The Queen also stressed her concern over fresh water for consumption for the whole nation and encouraged people to realize and preserve their natural resources. Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand have been devoting their time working hard for the development of the nation which includes encouraging natural resources conservation.:flowers:

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Queen opens Royal Project Festival in honour of King

Her Majesty the Queen, accompanied by HRH Princess Somsavali, yesterday presided over the opening ceremony of the Royal Project Festival.

They spent more than an hour visiting all the booths and buying produce from farmers.

Held for 19 consecutive years, the festival is larger than ever this year and occupies an area of more than 4,000 square metres at CentralWorld shopping centre in Bangkok.

Its theme is "His Majesty's kindness is like a big tree's branches that provide shelter for Thailand" and celebrates the King's 80th birthday in December.

Hundreds of people involved with the Royal Projects, the Royal Chitralada Project and Projects under the Royal Initiative gathered to welcome the Queen and the Princess.

Among the foods purchased by the pair were radicchio and sweet corn - the latter was sold out as the Princess took all of them.

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Coastal patrol boats launched by royals

The Royal Thai Navy is preparing to present three brand-new coastal patrol boats to His Majesty the King in honour of his 80th birthday and in recognition of his considerable shipbuilding talent.

Her Majesty the Queen and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn yesterday (Sep 7,2007) attended a ceremony to launch two of the new patrol boats at Marsun Co's dockyard in Samut Prakan's Muang district.

Also attending were Privy Council President Prem Tinsulanonda, Prime Minister Surayud Chulanont, Navy chief Admiral Sathiraphan Keyanont and Army chief General Sonthi Boonyaratglin.

The ceremony combined both Thai and Western elements.

It began with a blessing by monks, and then the Princess anointed the Tor 992 and Tor 993 boats. After that, Her Majesty cut a rope so champagne bottles could swing onto the bows of the boats and send them floating down the Chao Phya River.

Many captains from France, the United Kingdom and the United States witnessed the launch.

Her Majesty told Sathiraphan that His Majesty liked the three boats very much. "They have done better than what have been required. Thailand's shipbuilding industry can advance further".

Sathiraphan said the boats would be adorned with decorative lights when they sail to Klaikangwon Palace in Prachuap Khiri Khan on His Majesty's birthday.

Her Majesty and the Princess see the ships floating down the Chao Phya River

Bangkok's Independent Newspaper
 
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Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, left, and Queen Sirikit look at giant swing from a pavilion as they preside over the ceremony celebrating the renovation of the swing Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2007 in Bangkok, Thailand. Giant swing is a one of the Bangkok's tourists spots, the poles of an iconic structure was refurbished after standing there for over two centuries. The swing was built during the reign of King Rama I in 1784 in order to observe the Brahmin New Year Ceremony but King Rama VII discontinued the ceremony in 1931 due to economic problems

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Sea of yellow for King at Giant Swing

His Majesty the King yesterday presided over the official inauguration of the refurbished Giant Swing.

The iconic structure has stood in the capital since 1784.

Cries of "Long Live Their Majesties and Her Royal Highness" resounded around the vicinity of the Giant Swing as
His Majesty, HM Queen Sirikit and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn arrived for the ceremony at around 5pm.

Arriving at the Giant Swing, His Majesty proceeded to a pavilion to pay respects to a Buddha statue. He then lit candles and incense sticks before assigning the chief Brahmin priest of Devasatan Temple, Phra Raja Gura Vamadevamuni, to pay homage to sacred statues at the temple with lit offerings. The Devasatan Temple is located close to the Giant Swing.

According to Phra Raja Gura Vamadevamuni, HM King Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok the Great (King Rama I) had the Giant Swing erected to remind his people about being cautious.

In Brahmin belief, after the god Brahma created the earth, he invited the god Shiva to test its strength. The test involved two big mountains, which are represented by the two poles of the Giant Swing.

His Majesty sprinkled holy water on the refurbished Swing and pink rayon bands were tied around it. He then presented offerings to monks and poured ceremonial water.

Apirak, on behalf of the BMA, presented a scale 1:25 model of the Giant Swing. The model is made of gold teakwood from the same trees that were used in the renovation of the Swing.

Later, His Majesty visited a nearby exhibition about the Giant Swing. At around 6pm, Their Majesties the King and the Queen and the princess returned to the palace.

Apirak later quoted His Majesty as saying, "So many people showed up … The weather is nice. There is no rain".

Apirak said His Majesty also recounted that he had witnessed the Swing ritual before and had asked when it was discontinued.

Asked by reporters whether the Swing ritual would be resumed, Apirak said, "We will leave this to the chief Brahmin priest to decide".

Bangkok's Independent Newspaper

During the Buddhist ceremony in the Pavillion
Walked out from the Pavillion
Walked from the Pavillion to the Giant Swing
HM the King
His Majesty sprinkled holy water on the refurbished Swing
His Majesty sprinkled holy water on the refurbished Swing - Closeup
Waving to the people duing the departure
Waving to the people - Closeup

Fully Decorated Giant Swing
 
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Reuters - Hundreds of people flocked to a Bangkok hospital on Sunday to wish revered Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, a speedy recovery after he was treated for a blood clot in his leg.
The palace set out books for people to write their wishes for the King, who will be 80 in December, as Queen Sirikit went to the hospital to see her husband. Queen Sirikit thanked the crowd for its support as she entered the hospital to visit the king.

"His majesty is fine, and getting better,'' she told the crowd. :flowers:
 
BANGKOK (Reuters) - Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest reigning monarch, was sitting up and eating on Monday, two days after being treated for "slightly" inadequate blood flow to his brain, the palace said on Monday.
"The cerebral cortex which was slightly lacking in blood supply and the neurological system which was found to be irregular has returned to normal," the palace quoted doctors treating the 79-year-old monarch as saying.
"The muscles in his leg and right arm have more energy and have almost returned to normal," it said in a statement.:flowers:
 
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Members of Thai Royal Family went to visit His Majestry at Siriraj Hospital.
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I see there's no mention of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & Proincess Srirasmi if the kings health problems were really serious I would have expected them to be visiting.
Perhaps it's the media distorting the seriousness of the problem
 
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King able to walk, condition improving

His Majesty the King has gained more strength in his right leg after more exercise with a walker, the 11th statement from the Royal Household Bureau said yesterday.

Published on October 24, 2007

The King can briefly walk and his general condition is improving to the satisfaction of doctors. His appetite has also increased, said the statement, quoting the Committee of Royal Physicians as saying. His Royal Highness Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, the grandson of His Majesty, paid his first visit at the hospital yesterday.

Bangkok's Independent Newspaper
 
UK Ambassador to Thailand Quinton Quayle revealed yesterday that Queen Elizabeth II of the United Kingdom had sent her best wishes for a full and speedy recovery to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is also receiving medical treatment at Siriraj Hospital.


"I was concerned to hear of your recent ill health. I would like to express my best wishes for a full and swift recovery. I sincerely hope that you will be able to resume your royal duties soon. I look forward to continuing the close ties between the Thai Royal Family and my own and between our two countries,"

Queen Elizabeth wrote in her letter to His Majesty.

Bangkok's Independent Newspaper
 
Emperor Akihito of Japan has sent his best wishes to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej and expressed concern about the Thai monarch's health, Foreign Minister Nitya Pibulsonggram said yesterday.

Published on November 2, 2007

Nitya, who was in Tokyo for a meeting on the Japan-Thailand Economic Partnership Agreement, said Emperor Akihito had sent him the message for His Majesty, who has been receiving treatment at Bangok's Siriraj Hospital since October 13.

"The emperor and people of Japan are concerned about His Majesty's illness," he said.

Japanese Foreign Minister Masahiko Komura also delivered a speech praising His Majesty and wishing HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana a swift recovery.

The Princess is being treated for cancer at Siriraj Hospital.

The Royal Household Bureau yesterday said His Majesty was performing exercises to gain strength and that his general condition was good.

In another statement, it said the Princess's condition was stable and she was able to eat some food. "Additional nourishment is still given intravenously. Medications and physical therapy are continuing," the statement said.

Italian Ambassador Ignazio Di Pace and Sayed Golam Zahid, a representative of the Bangladesh Embassy, came to express their good wishes.

Four famous Maiko - traditional Japanese female performers who practice classical Japanese arts such as music, dancing, flower arrangement, tea-making and calligraphy - also came to sign get-well messages too.
They are in Bangkok for the first ever Maiko performance to be held outside Japan to mark the 120th anniversary of Thai-Japanese relations.
The Nation
Bangkok's Independent Newspaper

King Jordan sends best wishes to His Majesty

Their Majesties the King and Queen of Jordan sent their best wishes to His Majesty the King of Thailand, wishing him well soon.

Jamnong Phiromphakdee, the honorary consul of Jordan in Thailand, said the King and Queen of Thailand said in their letter that they and the people of Jordan prayed for His Majesty to get well soon and they hope that Thai people would continue to prosper under the reign of His Majesty.

The King and Queen of Jordan also wish HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana a swift recovery.

Flowers from King and Queen of Jordan
Flowers from King and Queen of Jordan

The Nation
Bangkok's Independent Newspaper
 
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King to leave hospital today - 07-11-2007

[SIZE=-1]His Majesty has made a 'significant recovery'[/SIZE]

His Majesty the King has made a significant recovery from his illness and will be discharged from Siriraj Hospital today, 25 days after he was admitted, the Royal Household Bureau announced last night.

The statement said medical treatment and continued regular physical exercise have enabled His Majesty to steadily regain his strength.

The King had suffered from weakness to the right side of his body.
He is now able to walk a short distance without the aid of a walker.

The inflammation in his intestine has also been completely cured and His Majesty can return to Chitralada Palace today, the statement said.

The Committee of Royal Physicians has recommended His Majesty continue with the exercises until the strength of his muscles is fully restored.

Earlier, test results showed his blood chemistry profile was normal and his general condition was good.

The King has expressed his appreciation and thanks for the goodwill shown by members of royalty in and outside the country, by diplomats, the clergy, foreign visitors and the thousands of people in general who have sent get-well messages, the announcement said.

Earlier in the day, the bureau confirmed the steady improvement of His Majesty's physical strength.

His doctors reported that the King was continuing to exercise, had regained more strength and was able to walk a short distance without support. His Majesty could also eat normal meals.

The King was admitted to the hospital for treatment on Oct 13.

Meanwhile, police were preparing for the King's return to his palace today.

A Metropolitan Police Bureau source said it was expected His Majesty would leave the hospital at 11am.

His Majesty wanted to keep his return to the palace a private matter. He does not want police mobilised to increase security around him. Nor should people crowd places where His Majesty will pass when returning to Chitralada Palace, the source said.

Bangkok Post : General news
 
 
6 November, B.E. 2550 (2007)
(Unofficial Translation)​


Announcement of the Bureau of the Royal household​

No.26​

Pursuant to His Majesty the King being admitted to Siriraj Hospital on 13 October, B.E. 2550 (2007) for treatment of the weakness on the right side of His Majesty’s body due to a minimal cerebral ischemia on the left side of His Majesty’s brain and being treated for the pain on the right flank under His Majesty’s ribcage due to diverticulitis of the large intestine as announced daily.

The Team of Royal Physicians reported that His Majesty the King was treated with medications and the active exercises which His Majesty the King performed resulted in gradually improving the strength of His Majesty’s right side so that His Majesty the King can walk without support for short distance. The inflammation of His Majesty’s large intestine has now returned to normal. His Majesty the King can thus leave Siriraj Hospital for Chitralada Villa of Dusit Palace on Wednesday 7 November, B.E. 2550 (2007).

In this connection, the Team requested His Majesty the King to perform more active exercise for a period of time in order that His Majesty’s muscles can regain full strength.

During the entire period of His Majesty’s indisposition, there were Monarchs and Members of Royal Families from all over the world as well as the Diplomatic and Consular Crops, foreigners living in Thailand, foreign visitors, members of different faiths, civil officials, police and armed forces personnel as well as people in Thailand and abroad who expressed their concern by letters and messages or signed books to wish His Majesty the King a speedy recovery and closely pursued news concerning His Majesty’s condition at Siriraj Hospital which was all acknowledged by His Majesty. Such goodwill led to His Majesty’s quick recovery and His Majesty the King has graciously commanded that His Majesty’s appreciation be known to all.

The Bureau of the Royal Household will cease further announcements henceforth.

6 November, B.E. 2550 (2007)
 
BBC NEWS | Business | Thai King sparks pink shirt craze


King Bhumibol spent three weeks in hospital last month having treatment for heart problems and other ailments.
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Wearing pink brings the king luck. I don't want him to be sick
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Rose Tarin, civil servant


Thai commentators said pink first became an important colour for him earlier this year, when royal astrologers determined it was a good colour for his health. On that recommendation, a pink royal crest was designed for his 80th birthday on 5 December.
 
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Let's get the shirt protocol correct! From the BBC link:

Since King Bhumibol's 60th anniversary on the throne in 2006, many Thais have worn bright yellow shirts every Monday, because that was the day of the week on which he was born.

So it's the yellow shirt on Monday and pink every other day to honour the King. Very sweet. :)
 
As i am the Asian people, I can't hide ! I I love the Royalism Sytem all of the countries over Asia, SE asia too, I learn the ancient herritage of the costumes,I am expected to get some answer but not,gradualy i found by my self. Jong kraben, I am realized these words is usually use among my anccestor especially my great-grand mother and grandmother,during the mordern day this traditional are not usually use among the all citizen today.
Let me share with you, because all the beautyful things are exposing from your heart and behavior, it's accurately ! but beautiful are can't hidden, and also the good thing and the bad thing that's happened in the world are also can't hide too.
Well i flew to Thailand i was lots of Thai citizen are wearing alot of yellow and pink shirts , and i was bought one souvenir, indeed the designed i have wave in my heart. God bless your king !:neutral:
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Inderainy said:
As i am the Asian people, I can't hide ! I I love the Royalism Sytem...
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Yes. I agree. I'm amazed about the Asian Royalism. I think it is better than Western one of our days, where Western Princess seems to be more entrerprises employés than Royals.

I really admires Thai people, and how much they loves their King. I wish that His Majesty Bhumibol could live many years yet. It was amazing to me and a very emotional experience, to see pics and videos of Thai people cheering the Monarchic system.

God Bless King Bhumibol and Queen Sirikit..But also the fantastic and great Thai people who makes possible the Moarchic reality. I'm very moved. :cry::crown5::heart2:

Vanesa.
 
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Lavish praise for exhibition of Thai art

The fifth Arts of Kingdom exhibition has won praise from Her Majesty the Queen, who presided at its opening yesterday.


Published on December 19, 2007

Her Majesty viewed the exhibition and declared she was pleased at the work on display. The exhibition is put on by the Support Foundation and features impeccable craftsmanship by royal artisans.

"It's amazing to see such beautiful work made by our farmers. I'd love to see these works displayed in a museum so future generations can

learn about our culture," she said.

The exhibition, at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall at Dusit Palace, is dedicated to His Majesty the King's 60 years on the throne and his 80th birthday.

There is a showcase of exceptional works from the foundation's training centre at Chitralada Palace. Ten new masterpieces, exclusively created for this year's event, include the Golden Pudtan Throne, the Golden Royal Palanquin, a model of the royal barge Suphannahongse, cloth partition screens embroidered with mythical scenes and a carved half-dragon-half-horse inlaid with precious stones.

It is open to the public until January 13. The exhibition is open between 10am and 6pm. The entrance fee is Bt100, and Bt50 for students in uniform. Visitors are requested to dress conservatively and women asked to wear a dress or skirt. Photography is not permitted.

HM seeing
The carved wood Partition Screen
The Golden Royal Palanquin
The Golden Sappagab Phragajatarn Howdah
Queen pose in front of a cloth partition screen embroidered with mythical scenes from the Himavanta Sutra

HM take a tour in the Exhibition
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A painted partition screen and a decorative metallic wood-boring beetle' wings
Left - A wood carving of the half-dragon, half-horse Ma Nin Mangkorn adorned with precious stones
Left - The Golden Pudtan Throne
 
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