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Bhumibol Adulyadej (born in 1927) - The beloved king of Thailand (Life…
Bhumibol Adulyadej (born in 1927) - The beloved king of Thailand
Bhumibol Adulyadej became a King
He has preserved the independence of Thailand for over 200 years
In 1946
Date of birth and origin
Born of Dec 5, 1927, in Cambridge, Massachusetts
The youngest son of prince Mahidol of Songkla, and the direct son of King Chulalongkorn
noted for the widespread reforms for Thailand
Life
After a short period of primary school, he left with family to Switzerland
Because of his brother's death, he was declared king and his formal coronation took place 4 years later
On April 28, 1950, he married Queen Sirikit of the Kittiyakara family
Returned Switzerland to study political science and law, but was called back Thailand to dealwith pressing national needs
An amateur scientist
Turned portions of his Palace into living labortatories
Studied projects included livestock improvement, milk production, hybridization of grains, beekeeping, fish breeding, reforestation, and various processing techniques
The role of Thai monarch Bhumibol Adulyadej
Preserved Thai state in the face of external threats
Continued Thai values and the social cohesion despite rapid social and economic change
His presence alowed swings of political activity and militatarycoups takes place without threatening the fabrics
Monarch in Thai considers above politics
He was drawn into curent events on occasion to mediate crises or negotiate compromises
He visited every every province and suggested infastructural improvements that might benefits people
As a results, opium cultivation declined by 85%, and village roads, electricity, irrigation systems developed
Alsonoted as devotee of modern music
Plays clarinet
Compose