BANGKOK, 11 July 2017 (NNT) – Important people from other countries have traveled to Thailand to pay their respects to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

A former vice premier of the People’s Republic of China and his entourage on Tuesday signed a book to express his condolences on the passing of HM the late King at the Grand Palace. Another important person who paid respects to HM the late King is President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank Jin Liqun. The president laid a wreath before the body of HM the late King and signed the condolence book.

Meanwhile, people from many provinces continuously traveled to the Grand Palace to pay respects before the body of HM the late King. HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn sponsored ancient Thai desserts to be given to the mourners.

BANGKOK, 01 March 2017, (NNT) – Thai and Chinese entertainment production houses have recently announced the production of a new television series to honor His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Addressing the press Wednesday, Deputy Education Minister M.L. Panadda Disakul said Thailand’s top production companies and China International Broadcasting Network have struck a deal to produce a TV series that features the teachings of His Majesty King Rama IX.

M.L. Panadda, who presided over the signing ceremony, said the program is aimed at inspiring the public to be more productive and successful through the promotion of favorite recreation activities of His Majesty.

The series will be aired in Thailand and China, said the Deputy Minister, remarking that it would play a vital role in promoting Thai culture abroad.

The Deputy Education Minister also disclosed that the love and respect for the revered monarch remain strong among Thai citizens and would be so for many years to come.

BANGKOK, 19 January 2017 (NNT) – People across Thailand have taken part in various activities to pay tribute to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the 100th day of his passing.

The Bangkok Metropolitan Administration is hosting a two-day merit-making ceremony for King Rama IX at Wat Mangkon Kamalawat to mark the 100th day since his death. Conducted by a chapter of 10 Chinese monks, it includes the chanting of holy stanzas and a nine-minute prayer. The ceremony will continue through tomorrow, January 20.

Spokesperson of the Constitution Drafting Commission Udom Ratamarit, in his capacity as Dean of the Faculty of Law at Thammasat University, unveiled a book produced in commemoration of the 100th day of the King’s passing. The book focuses on His Majesty’s biography as well as royal duties, speeches and initiatives in relation to law. A total of 2,500 copies of the book have initially been printed for distribution to educational institutes.

In Chon Buri, the Provincial Juvenile and Family Court organized an ordination ceremony for 16 novice monks at Wat Yai Intharam in the capital district to dedicate the merit to the late monarch. Those entering the monkhood were children and youths who had committed unlawful acts. Their ordination was intended to enable the youngsters to make a change by studying Buddhist teachings and using them as their guiding light.

The Si Sa Ket provincial administration, together with the Office of Fisheries and other local units, held a ceremony to release nine birds and over 400,000 fish into the nature, along with a tree-planting activity. Similarly, officials of Phetchabun province and related agencies led local residents in releasing 100,000 fish into a public pond in the capital district.

Meanwhile, Sao Hai Wimol Wittaya Nukul School in Saraburi province launched a scout and Red Cross youth camp to raise their understanding of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s sufficiency economy philosophy. The camp also seeks to promote unity while teaching participants about the local way of life through community service and cultural field trips.