Under his accession to the throne of Thailand, his Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej declared that he would rule with righteousness “for the benefit of the Thai people”. His Majesty has worked tirelessly to make those benefits real in ways that truly unique among monarchs. With exceptional insight, intelligence, and compassion, His Majesty has taken his natural gifts for the sciences and applied them directly to serve the people of the kingdom of Thailand. His numerous development projects have brought tangible results and lasting innovations not just to his subjects but to the world.
His Majesty would then begin the process of devising schemes and projects to resolve their troubles and improve their condition. Scenes of His Majesty sitting on the ground or standing shoulder to shoulder with his subjects, engaged in conversation, became a familiar sight that touched all Thai people. To His Majesty, the people’s problems are also his, and so he has never stopped striving to make their lives better. It is for that reason the people proclaimed their King “Father of the Nation” and the monarchy has become a rock solid institution, ensconced firmly in the hearts of the Thai people. His Majesty truly deserves to be called the Developer King for his dedication to alleviating the people’s hardships and improving their quality of life.