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ขนาดพับสําเร็จ ๙ x ๑๙ เซนติเมตร ขนาดเมื่อกางออก ๒๖ เซนติเมตร ๕ มิลลิเมตร x ๔๕ เซนติเมตร จัดพิมพจํานวน
๑๐๐,๐๐๐ แผน เพื่อแจกจายแกคณะทูตานุทูตและชาวตางชาติ
His Majesty Phra Bat Somdech Phra Paramindra
Maha Bhumibol Adulyadej Borommanathbobitra Princess Ubolratana
at the Royal Crematorium, Sanam Luang Grounds His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bordindradebayavarangkun make Thailand known to them, and to create goodwill in
25 th - 29 th of October 2017
“My place in this world is being
among my people, that is,
all the Thai people.”
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Royal Biography of the Great King Head of State
Born on Monday the 5 th of December 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, HRH Phra Ong Chao Bhumibol Adulyadej His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej Borommanath-
was the youngest of three children of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla and his wife Mom Sangwal, later bestowed to be HRH bobitra ascended the throne not long after World War II.
Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother. HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej was educated at Mater Dei School, Bangkok and Strengthening relations between Thailand and other nations
continued his studies in Switzerland and eventually enrolled in the Faculty of Science at Lausanne University. But after in the international community was considered crucial. As
ascending the throne following his brother, he decided to change his studies to political science and law, to equip himself Head of State, His Majesty accompanied by Her Majesty the
with the knowledge he deemed necessary and appropriate for his role as Head of State. Queen paid 31 state and official visits to countries in Asia,
His Majesty succeeded to the throne on Sunday the 9 th of June 1946 according to the Law of Succession, becoming Europe, North America and Australia, between 1959 and 1967,
the 9 th King of the Chakri Dynasty. including an extended visit to the United States of America and
After completing his studies in Switzerland, His Majesty returned to Thailand where, on Friday the 28 th of April 1950, 13 European countries for 7 months in 1960. As His Majesty
he married Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara, who then was elevated to be Her Majesty Queen Sirikit. noted in a speech before departing on the extended journey:
Following traditional court practice, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned on Friday the 5 th of May 1950, when “This foreign trip is in fact a state affair, part of the
he gave his first oath of accession, “We shall reign with righteousness for the benefit, and happiness of the Siamese people.” performance of my duties as the Head of State. . . . .I shall
Their Majesties King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit have 4 issue : convey to the peoples of those countries the Thai people’s
goodwill toward them, and I shall give my utmost effort to
Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn
them toward the Thai people.”
Her Royal Highness Princess Chulabhorn These visits not only enhanced the close political,
His Majesty entered the monkhood from Monday the 13 th of October to Monday the 5 th of November 1956 according
provided His Majesty with the opportunity to view a number
to Thai tradition. He was ordained at the Chapel Royal of the Grand Palace (the Temple of the Emerald Buddha) given social and economic ties with those countries, but also
the monastic name of “Bhumibalo Bhikku”, and resided in Wat Bovornives. of new technologies which he later applied and adapted for
His Majesty passed away on Thursday the 13 th of October 2016 at the age of 89, having reigned for 70 years, the longest the development of the country in the years to come.
reign in Thai history.
Royal Projects to Assist His Subjects Royal Initiatives towards Sustainable Development
From His Majesty’s permanent return to Thailand in 1951 until the last days of his life, Long before it became prevailing international practice, His Majesty King Bhumibol
despite his illness, His Majesty tirelessly worked to help the Thai people. Through a combination Adulyadej considered environmental sustainability to be at the heart of development. His
of his own initiatives and expanding government programs to reach even the most remote areas royal initiatives linked forest regeneration with water supply and soil improvement, and these
of the country, His Majesty sought to improve the lives of the poor and underprivileged. For with agriculture and fisheries development. The cycle of water management, from erosion
most of the population, still dependent on agriculture, His Majesty saw that sufficient water control and water conservation in the uplands, to water supply for rice and other lowland
supply was critical to improving their lives. His Majesty, usually accompanied by Her Majesty agriculture, and the replenishment of the coastal mangroves and ocean resources, were central
the Queen, travelled through all terrains and conditions, even into conflict zones, often going to the nation’s development. His Majesty saw that sustainable management of resources led
by foot where there were no roads. to self-sufficiency, for individual farmers, as well as for the stable and continued economic
His Majesty worked to solve the people’s problems in a broad range of fields: applying and social development of the country.
simple, practical solutions to agriculture, health, education, communications, water and soil “They say that a kingdom is like a pyramid: the king on top and the people below. But
management, rain making, energy supply, etc. Often using personal funds, His Majesty would in this country it’s upside down.” (From an interview by His Majesty in 1982 for the National
study, test, and analyse an innovation before introducing it for farmers or others to use. Geographic Magazine)
Over the course of his reign, His Majesty initiated over 5,000 royal projects, many under the His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej worked tirelessly to alleviate hardship and
Coordinating Committee for Royal Development Projects, others through the Royal Project promote a better quality of life for all Thai citizens. He introduced appropriate technologies,
Foundation, the Chaipattana Foundation, and various government agencies. Based on his decades
using local materials and resources, practical and not costly, adaptable to a variety of
of experimentation and experience, His Majesty formulated the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy environments and conditions, whether in Thailand or overseas. Several of his inventions have
and the New Theory of Agriculture. The success of his efforts has led many other countries to
received international patents. His Majesty applied his development principles at the Royal
Development Study Centres located in all the regions of the country, so people can learn by
adopt His Majesty’s approach and development model to solve poverty and environmental
degradation and help people become self-reliant, taking practical steps that are appropriate observing practical demonstrations and adapt whatever they find useful.
to the social, economic, and geographical conditions of their locality.
Worldwide Renown Royal Funeral Ceremony Program for the Royal Funeral Ceremony of
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s According to traditional Thai Buddhist cosmology described in the His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
works, his innovations and expertise, have Traiphum Phra Ruang (or the Three Worlds – earth, heaven, and hell – of King
been recognised not just in Thailand, but also Ruang) from the Sukhothai Era, Mount Meru stands at the centre of the universe. Wednesday, the 25 th of October 2017
throughout the world, honoured for his work In Thai tradition, the king is both a Dhammaraja, or righteous king, according to
and talent in the arts and music, in managing Buddhist precepts, and a Devaraja, or divine king, an earthly incarnation of the 17.00 Religious rites at the Dusit Maha Prasad
water and other natural resources, in education, Hindu god Vishnu as well as the gods Shiva and Brahma, and has descended Hall prior to leaving for the Phra Meru
science, and innovation. from Mount Meru to protect and save the people from evil deeds. Mas
The term used in Thai when a monarch or other high noble dies is
His agricultural and other economic and
social development work has been recognised “sawannakhot” which means “returns to heaven”, and the royal funeral Attire: Full dress uniform with mourning band
and sash: Order of the Crown of Thailand
internationally, as early as 1969 with the prestigious ceremony is an elaborate ritual Bhrama symbolising this return to the heaven
Ramon Magsaysay Award, and since then with above Mount Meru. The royal body is ceremoniously encased in a gold royal Thursday, the 26 th of October 2017
the UNESCO Philae Medal, the UNEP Gold Medal urn and placed in the Dusit Maha Prasat Hall inside the Grand Palace for further 07.00 Procession to move the royal funerary
of Distinction, the WHO Health-for-All Gold Buddhist rites. The “Phra Meru Mas” (or Golden Mount Meru) is constructed urn to the royal crematorium at Sanam
Medal, the FAO Agricola Medal, the International on the Sanam Luang, or Royal Ground, for the royal cremation. The funeral Luang Grounds
Rice Award Medal of IRRI, the UNDP Human pyre is located inside the structure. Prior to the cremation, an elaborate chariot 16.30 Royal Cremation Ceremony
Development Lifetime Achievement Award, the carries the gold funeral urn in a solemn procession around the Grand Palace to Attire: Full dress uniform with mourning band
first Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Medallion by the the Phra Meru Mas to be enclosed in a carved sandal wood urn for cremation. and sash: Order of the Royal House of
World Food Programme, and the first recipient After the funeral, the Phra Meru Mas is dismantled, and its parts donated to Chakri or Order of the White Elephant
of the United Nations’ Human Development temples or other charitable organisations.
Lifetime Achievement Award, among others. 22.00 Cremation
The year 2006 was celebrated in Attire: White Uniform with mourning band
Thailand as the 60 th anniversary of His Majesty King Graceful Spired Phra Meru Mas Friday, the 27 th of October 2017
Bhumibol’s accession to the throne. The climax The Phra Meru Mas for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is built in Collection of the bone relics. Procession
of this auspicious occasion was the gathering the Busabok Thai architectural style. Traditionally the structures were made 08.00 taking the reliquary urns and Pha-ob
of royal guests from monarchies throughout entirely of wood, some up to 80 to 100 meters in height. Today, steel structures
the world, who came to join in the celebrations replace much of the wood. The elaborate royal crematorium for His Majesty King containing the royal ashes to the Grand
and express their best wishes to His Majesty. As Bhumibol Adulyadej consists of 9 Busaboks, the tallest in the centre raised on Palace
representative of the royal guests gathered for a three-tiered square-shaped base with a staircase on each of the four sides, Attire: Full dress uniform with mourning band
the events, His Majesty Sultan Hassanal Bolkiah and known as the “Phra Meru Mas Kao Yod” (Nine-Spired Mount Meru). and sash: Order of Chula Chom Klao
of Brunei Darussalam addressed the royal The nine spires also symbolise His Majesty as the 9 th monarch in the Chakri Saturday, the 28 th of October 2017
banquet on the 13 th June 2006, and noted that Dynasty. Numerous artisans worked to decorate the structure according to
“All these achievements have now been 17.30 Merit making ceremony for the royal bone
recognised by the international community. And Buddhist cosmology. Water gardens in the four corners represent the cosmic relics at the Dusit Maha Prasad Hall
ocean around Mount Meru, and statues and paintings represent the divine
we offer you our warmest congratulations on beings in the surrounding lands. Included in the artwork and landscape are Attire: Full dress uniform with sash: Order of
the Lifetime Achievement Award that has been reminders of His Majesty’s many works for the people, depicting dams, irrigation, the Royal House of Chakri or Order of
conferred by the United Nations. Your Majesty, and farms, as well as many other projects. Countless people have volunteered the White Elephant
in recognising all these accomplishments some to join the royal funeral preparations, a testament to their love and devotion
accounts of your reign have accorded you the to their late monarch. Sunday, the 29 th of October 2017
title “The Great”. We can all understand why. Other structures in the crematorium compound include a large main 10.30 Offering of meal to monks at the Dusit
But for us who have come to honour you here, pavilion called the Phra Thinang Song Dhamma (royal pavilion to carry out Maha Prasad Hall. Enshrine the royal
a simpler title expresses our feelings. It is a dear Dhamma), where the royal family performs all the rituals for the funeral reliquary urn in the Phra Vimarn of the
and very special title. “You are Our Friend and ceremony, and the Sala Luk Khun and Thap Kaset pavilions where members Chakri Maha Prasad Throne Hall
Our Most Respected colleague.” You inspire us of the royal family and royal descendants, members of the diplomatic corps, 17.30 Transferring of the royal ashes to be kept
all and we, Your Majesty’s peers and admirers, high-ranking civil servants, representatives of the major religions practiced in at Wat Rajabopitra and Wat Bovornives
honour you most deeply for this.” Thailand, as well as members of the royal entourage are seated. Space is also Attire: Full dress uniform with sash: Order of
set aside outside the crematorium compound for members of the general Chula Chom Klao
public, travelling from all corners of the country, to attend the royal cremation.
Their beloved king and his kindness will be remembered forever.
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