H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej : the Everlasting “Great Teacher of Thailand”

Abstract

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was a great king with numerous meritorious deeds that greatly benefit Thai people, had passed away in the year 2016 and presumably ascended to the heaven. His passing away had caused great sorrow and mourning for all Thai people because he had conducted himself under the “Ten Justice Principles for the King” throughout his life and his reign. He loved and cared for all Thai people as though they were his own children. He taught Thai people to love each other, to be united and live harmoniously, and to earn their living under the “Sufficiency Economy Philosophy” so that they can live happily without poverty and suffering. His Majesty the King acted as a teacher who taught Thai people to equip them with knowledge and virtues by his numerous advisory addresses. With his far sightedness and wisdom, he had initiated and guided the operation of numerous projects that directly benefit Thai people. He used his “multiple intelligence” as his wisdom power, together with his tireless physical vitality, and his own personal wealth to completely perform his duty as the king under the democratic system. He was both an educator, a developer, a practitioner, a researcher, and a linguist. To sum up, he was the real wisdom of the land. Thus, all Thai people unanimously uphold him as the “Great Teacher of the Land”.  The wisdom heritage that the king had bestowed to all Thai people will be inherited and carried on for the benefits of all Thai people for a long, long time.