Today, Thursday 26th of October, is the Royal Cremation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX). A truly sad day for the Kingdom of Thailand and it’s wonderful people, a historic moment which should be honoured and respected by all.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned in 1946 and was the longest reigning monarch in the world.
Rama IX is a well loved and respected King of Thailand. Thai people saw the King as the ‘Father’ and his birthday is also marked with a public holiday and celebrated as Father's Day.
He did many good things for the people of Thailand and in his early years visited thirty different countries but after this in the 1960s he never left Thailand and instead focused his efforts on the country and the people. He has travelled to remote areas to visit the people and help them.
One Koh Phangan local says;
“Our king is the king of all kings. He has done so much for the country starting from the day he started ruling Thailand in 1946.
When he became the king of the kingdom of Thailand, he told the Thai people that he will look after the country and all the Thai people and he said he will never leave anyone if the people don't leave him.
He has been working very hard to develop the country and Thailand became a larger country in Asia. He made the people happy and the country developed in many ways”.
Here on Koh Phangan respects will be made at Wat Rat Chareon Temple located near Thong Sala area, this is Koh Phangan's designated site for the replica and floral niches where members of the public will be able to present sandalwood flowers as a final tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol.
If you are visiting Koh Phangan please be aware that this is a sad day for the community, be respectful and kind to the Thai people who are mourning their beloved King.
Our thoughts are with the Thai people on this day.
RIP King Bhumibol Adulyadej
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