Then the Thai people were faced with sudden sadness and sorrow when the King died prematurely.

After the funeral, the King's brother took great courage and responsibelity by ascending the throne.

King Bhumibol (King Rama IX) then had to take leave to continue his study abroad. It was there that he met his future Queen.

During that time, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit and her sister were also abroad with their father who was the Thai ambassador.
They attended and nursed the King when he was injured in a car accident.

Both sisters looked after the King untill he was fully recovered.

On the 29th of July, the King lovingly gave a two-karart diamond to Mom Rajawongse Sirikit at their engagement ceremony.

The King returned for the royal cremation of his late brother. Then the royal wedding took place followed by the Coronation.

The King and the Queen governed the country righteously as expresses in the royal declaration on the day of his succession to the throne.

The King frequently visted farmers and planters in the provinces while the Queen began the programme to promote local handicrafts.

The Crown Prince and the three Princesses ably assist Their Majesties in numerous royal dutied and responsibilities.

The year of Bangkok's bicentenary marked the celebration of highly admired Thai culture and civilization.

As the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, the beloved King became a father figure for all the people. Farming in the provinces was encouraged by the King in order to enrich the land and nature.

The Queen welcomed those whe appreciate arts and crafts. She gave support to the local people to take interest in indegenous art as means to earn supplementary income.

The "Phoonsombat" and "Sawasdisre" families, learning of this, loyally offered thier own skills and experience in teaching art and crafts.

Over population has invitably caused poverty and hardship. Those who are successful in business often neglect the less unfortunate people.

Life focued on competition and success had diminished time for the practice of dharma. The rich and famous seem to get all the praise. Morality is at a low point.

Selfishness and greed have led to destruction of nature and environment.

The future is in the hands of the youth whose ability and eagerness must improve the country's malaise.

The chidren must be taught well so that they will love plants and animals. Natural resources and water must be presserved to restore the declining process of the life cycle.

Our ancestors had built our nation with pride, therefore we must protect the land from intruders. We must not let enemies divert the goals of the nation's unity.

Thai people must work together to protect our country. Children musu be taught to continue the building of the nation and natural heritage.

A Dream Most Noble
For the dream we dare to cherish
For the will to vanquish without qualm
For the strength to endure every harm
For the pride to becalm our destiny

To make right each mighty wrong
To feel a strong love of patrimony
To face death with honour and dignity
To defy vainglory in any affair

To build tirelessly a wotrhy edifice
To brook no remiss or tardy snare
To proceed with no rancor or despair
To die without care or remorse

This new resolve do we entertain
To maintain equity and just cause
Thru eternal pain without pause
To sustain our national loyalty

We can all share a fairer planet
No upset will deter us fron victory
Nor mocdery moot out pursuit of glory
Or death deny our legacy of freedom!

Our beloved King Rama IX has worked tirelessly for the good of our nation.

It is not easy to be the father figure of Thailand. His heart and soul must always be committed. During his reign the peoplo are happy. The father figure of Thailand is highly revered.

Children will grow up to became adults. They must seek knowledge and pride so the mind will be bright and intelligent. The Thai kingdom will be forever nourished with happiness and peace.