Today is the King of Thailand 80th Birthday. He is the longest-reigning monarch in the world. In the population is considered high. Here you learn more about the king, whose motto is: "I will rule the country for the sole benefit of its people." While his father, Prince Mahidol Songhkla, completed his medical studies in the United States, Bhumibol Adulyadej on December 5, 1927 in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA, was born. Its name means "Strength of Earth, incomparable power. " In 1928 the family returned to Bangkok. In 1929 his father died.1933 Bhumibol sent his mother and his elder brother, King Ananda Mahidol, in training in Switzerland. In 1945 he returned. He died in 1946 and his older brother, Bhumibol became the heir. Since then, he is the king and head of state and therefore the longest serving head of state and the world's longest current king of Thailand.
Accident leads to marital bliss
After his appointment as King Bhumibol studied the Great, as he's known since the 60's, also in Switzerland, politics and law. But in reality he was very interested in science. Other interests include playing the king, painting and sailing. In Switzerland, the king suffered a car accident, meeting his future wife, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara know. From the April 28, 1950, married two.
Bhumibol and the Chakri Dynasty
King Bhumibol is part of the Chakri dynasty. He ruled Thailand since 1782, the first ruler was General Phraya Chakri. It is also known as Rama I.. King Rama IX Bhumibol is. Rama is the Hindu deity itself. Until 1932 Thailand was an absolute monarchy, as it is a constitutional monarchy.
Thailand and the Constitution
In an absolute monarchy, the king's word is law. He is the representative and head of government and the people in a way has no influence in politics. If the king is good and wise, this should not be a bad form of government. Today Thailand is a constitutional monarchy. That is, the king's power is limited by a constitution. Laws enacted by Parliament, ie by representatives elected by the people. The king has the right to reject the law. And he can dissolve the government.
Bhumibol - not impotent king
Despite the limited power of the king through a constitutional King Bhumibol has intervened occasionally in the current policy. Several military tried to influence policy. Recent military shot dead during a demonstration against the government of Prime Minister and General Suchinda Kraprayoon 17 May 1992 several hundred people. The king opened the doors of his palace, and offered him protection fleeing demonstrators. Ordered the military and the Democrats to a public hearing in the palace and forced the two sides to a peaceful negotiation.
King Bhumibol and the Thai people - mutual respect
King Bhumibol is another nice thing to his subjects and often personally assume the concerns and needs. He also traveled extensively throughout the country and supports over 1000 projects in their village, including the introduction of new crops or irrigation and drainage projects. Also concerned with improving the health and the fight against poppy cultivation. Therefore, and due to rules very modest and prudent, even enjoys high reputation in the monarch butterfly population. Almost all Thai people have an image of the king in his house, although this is not a requirement. Before big events, the royal anthem is played. In many cars is the label "We love the king"to see. They also carry many Thai yellow shirts and wristbands, which symbolizes the link with the royal family. These shirts and bracelets are sold by the royal family and income fund projects.
Moreover, in the language of a word used by the king, who would otherwise be used only with the angels and gods. The king is a kind of demigod. King's criticism is therefore more or less taboo. The laws against treason, which explains the full and interpreted broadly. Even those who criticized the king's actions in interviews, may be punished.
In politics, it is used so similar to the charge of treason against his political opponents to make people popular. International attention to the case of Oliver Jufer Swiss. Images of the king had drunk disfigured and was sentenced to ten years in prison. King Bhumibol was forgiven after ten days in jail and deported from the country.
In politics, it is used so similar to the charge of treason against his political opponents to make people popular. International attention to the case of Oliver Jufer Swiss. Images of the king had drunk disfigured and was sentenced to ten years in prison. King Bhumibol was forgiven after ten days in jail and deported from the country.
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