Thai Royal Family – Thai King
We will take you from the present Thai King to the former great Thai Kings that can be found in the history books of Thailand.
The Thai King is the ceremonial head of state in a constitutional monarchy. Thailand has been a constitutional monarchy since 1932 just following a government overthrow.
On 5th December 2009, The King of Thailand celebrates his 82nd birthday and the Thai nation will stop to pay tribute to their “Great King.”
The King’s birthday celebrations are no small event in Thailand, and this year will see the festivities stepped up to a truly grand scale as the Thai nation celebrates their King’s 82nd birthday.
Styled Maharaja (“the Great”), King Bhumibol Adulyadej (pronounced “Phumiphon Adunyadet”) is revered as a semi-divine figure by many Thais. For over half a century, he has dedicated himself to the country’s poor, maintained peace when necessary, and been the moral leader for the Thai people. He is the Father of the Nation and the principal source of unity and strength that holds the country together. In addition, His Majesty is an accomplished jazz musician and composer, artist, photographer, author and translator, inventor, patent holder, sailor, philanthropist, animal lover, and agriculturist.