His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 1927-2016 KINGDOM GRIEVES

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 1927-2016 KINGDOM GRIEVES

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej 1927-2016 KINGDOM GRIEVES INSIGHTFUL, IN TREND, INDEPENDENT nationmultimedia.com I facebook.com/nationnews I twitter: @nationNews I FRIDAY, October 14, 2016 12 PAGES, VOLUME 41, NO 54920 / Bt30 THE NATION I Friday, October 14, 2016 I 2 END OF A GREAT REIGN The King waves to a crowd of hundreds of thousands gathered at the Royal Plaza on June 9, 2006 to celebrate his 60th anniversary on the throne. Truly the King of hearts THE LONGEST-REIGNING MONARCH WON THE DEVOTION OF HIS SUBJECTS WITH HIS COMMITMENT TO THEIR WELFARE URISARA KOWITDAMRONG THE NATION HIS MAJESTY King Bhumibol Statement Adulyadej rose to the greatest heights in modern Thai history and was, in his lifetime, the pillar by Royal and soul of his nation. Like his grandfather King Household Rama V, His Majesty made enor- mous contributions to his country, commanding deep love and loyal- Bureau ty from his people. He was the guiding light, helping his THE ROYAL Household Bureau Kingdom in times of crisis time announced the passing of His and again. Majesty the King in a statement During his seven-decade-long released yesterday. reign, His Majesty peacefully It said that King Bhumibol defused several political situa- Adulyadej passed away at 3.52pm tions, such as the tumult in at Siriraj Hospital, where he had October 1973 and Black May in been treated since October 3, 1992 – something no Thai politi- 2014. cian was able to accomplish then “The team of physicians or later. offered treatment to the best of His reign spanned the terms of their ability. But his illness did not more than 30 governments, sev- ease and his condition worsened eral military regimes, coups and gradually. His Majesty the King numerous coup attempts, and passed away peacefully at 3.52pm even the defeat of the communist on October 13 in the 89th year of threat that raged through his life,” the Royal Household Southeast Asia a few decades ago. Bureau said. The statement also At the time of his passing yes- noted that the King had been on terday, he was the world’s the throne for 70 years. longest-reigning monarch and – The Nation The Royal Household Bureau yesterday announced HM had been recognised with sever- His Majesty is crowned King at the coronation ceremony in May, 1950. King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s passing. al international awards for his contributions in various fields. Among the honours were the before his significance to the Thai country and his people. For most advice when he could. UNDP Human Development people – he was their inspiration, ❛❛ of his reign, His Majesty trav- Since 1952, His Majesty ini- Lifetime Achievement Award, their leading light, and the King of WE SHALL REIGN WITH RIGHTEOUSNESS, FOR THE elled the length and breadth of tiated more than 3,000 innova- Time magazine’s “Asian Hero their hearts. the Kingdom, visiting the poor- tive programmes in agriculture, King Bhumibol Adulyadej for His Majesty won the hearts of BENEFITS AND HAPPINESS OF THE SIAMESE PEOPLE.” est and remotest corners to learn environment, public health, Shaping the Asia of Our Times” his subjects because he fully hon- His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej about the problems faced by his water resources, communica- and the World Intellectual oured his oath of accession: “We people. tions, public welfare, occupa- Property Organisation Global shall reign with righteousness, for During his travels, the beloved tional promotion and education Leaders Award. the benefits and happiness of the monarch spoke to his subjects and with the aim of easing the lives In an unprecedented gather- Siamese people.” This oath was brother King Ananda Mahidol to brother”. most importantly, listened to of Thai people. ing of royalty, the kings, queens taken on the day of his coronation see their country and their elder- After King Ananda’s passing, them. He learned of their needs He also actively promoted sus- and royal representatives from in 1950, when His Majesty was just ly grandmother HM Queen the course of the younger royal’s and problems first hand and set tainable development and the phi- 26 countries arrived at the 23. Savang Vadhana. life changed completely. He had to about trying to find a way to give losophy of sufficiency economy. Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall Born on December 5, 1927 in The younger royal never change his subject of education immediate help, before studying His Majesty passed away in Bangkok in 2006 to pay trib- Cambridge, Massachusetts, His expected to become a monarch, from science to political science the issue in depth to find a per- peacefully at the age of 89 yester- ute to His Majesty on the 60th Majesty was the third and but had to take over after his and law, so he could equip himself manent solution. day. He is survived by Her Majesty anniversary of his accession to youngest child of Their Royal brother’s untimely death on June with proper knowledge for his He had to stop making these Queen Sirikit and their four chil- the throne. Highnesses Prince Mahidol of 9, 1946. reign. trips only after his health began to dren. In Thailand, he was consid- Songkhla and Princess He was once quoted as saying After completing his educa- fail. Yet, even during his time at His death has plunged the ered the father of many innova- Srinagarindra. He spent much of after his brother’s death: “I had tion in Switzerland, His Majesty Siriraj Hospital, the beloved nation into mourning. But the tions and technology. his childhood overseas, visiting never thought of becoming a king. returned for the royal corona- monarch read reports on issues revered monarch will live in the These accolades, however, pale Thailand sometimes with his older I only wanted be your younger tion and faithful devotion to his affecting his people and gave hearts of Thai people forever. THE NATION I Friday, October 14, 2016 I 3 END OF A GREAT REIGN Succession can wait, PM told CROWN PRINCE PREFERS TO OBSERVE PERIOD OF NATIONAL MOURNING BEFORE TAKING THRONE AT ‘PROPER TIME’ His Majesty the King bestows the title of Crown Prince on then-Prince Vajiralongkorn in a ceremony at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall in December 1972. THE NATION held back until a proper time,” Prayut The ceremonial bestowing of the States armed services, qualifying as a said. title was held at the Ananta military helicopter pilot. HIS ROYAL Highness Crown Prince “He is aware of his duties as heir to Samakhom Throne Hall as per the He also holds the titles of Army Maha Vajiralongkorn maintained yes- the throne and will continue carrying 1924 Royal Family Law on Succession General, Navy Admiral and Air Chief terday that he was ready to assume the out his Royal responsibilities in his to the Throne. This ceremony was fol- Marshall of the Air Force. throne, but would prefer to “wait for a capacity as Crown Prince.” lowed by the Crown Prince taking an Last night, the NLA convened a proper time” as the country was still The PM called a press conference oath of allegiance at the Temple of the meeting at which its president mourning the passing of His Majesty after a joint meeting of the Cabinet, the Emerald Buddha inside the Grand Pornpetch Wichitcholchai read a the King. National Council for Peace and Order Palace. statement from the Royal Household Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and National Legislative Assembly At the ceremony, the Crown Prince Bureau announcing the passing of His quoted the Crown Prince’s remarks at a (NLA). announced that he would be loyal to Majesty. press conference held at Government The Crown Prince was born on July the country and sincere to the people. The NLA members then observed House last night. 28, 1952. “I will perform my duties to the best nine minutes of silence in honour of The PM said he had an audience with On December 28, 1972, at the age of of my intelligence and ability, and also the beloved monarch. the 64-year-old Crown Prince in the 20, he was bestowed the title of with devotion, for the peace and pros- Pornpetch later told the meeting evening, when he was informed of his “Somdech Phra Boromma-orasadhiraj perity of Thailand,” he said. that the NLA would not convene a wish. Chao Fa Maha Vajiralongkorn Sayam The Prince graduated from the normal meeting until relevant “The Crown Prince prefers to join Makut Rajakuman”, which translates as Royal Military College of Duntroon in proceedings under the Royal Family the entire nation in expressing his “Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, the Royal Canberra, Australia. An officer in the Law on Succession to the Throne and grief at this time. He asked that the Son and Crown Prince of Siam” by His Thai military, he trained with the the Constitution have been imple- process of accession to the throne be Majesty the King. Australian, British and the United mented. THE MANAGING EDITOR: JINTANA PANYAARVUDH XP EDITOR: KHETSIRIN PHOLDHAMPALIT EDITOR-AT-LARGE: TULSATHIT TAPTIM NATION BUSINESS EDITOR: SPORT EDITOR: CHIEF SUB-EDITOR: KUMAR KRISHNAN MULTIMEDIA KWANCHAI RUNGFAPAISARN PREECHACHAN WIRIYANUPAPPONG GROUP NATION REGIONAL NEWS EDITOR: WEB CO-EDITORS: SUPALAK GANJANAKHUNDEE MARISA CHIMPRABHA, A MEMBER OF THE ASIA NEWS NETWORK GROUP EDITOR-IN-CHIEF: LOCAL NEWS EDITOR: CHULARAT SAENGPASSA PAISAL CHUENPRASAENG (www.asianewsnet.net) THEPCHAI YONG POLITICAL NEWS EDITOR: ONLINE CONTENT EDITOR: PARTNER WITH PHUKET GAZETTE PIYAPORN WONGRUANG ASINA PORNWASIN (www.phuketgazette.net) THE NATION I Friday, October 14, 2016 I 4 END OF A GREAT REIGN PM calls on Thais to follow HM’s example HAILS LONG REIGN OF ‘RIGHTEOUSNESS FOR THE BENEFIT Prayut issues warning OF THE PEOPLE’ over economy and THE NATION THAIS should follow in His Majesty the King’s footsteps by security of nation upholding the Kingdom’s sover- eignty and heeding his advice to THE NATION bring prosperity to the country, so that his example would not be in PRIME Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha yesterday warned vain, Prime Minister Prayut Chan- of economic manipulation and security concerns as oppor- o-cha said yesterday.

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