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HARROVIAN the newsletter of Harrow International School Bangkok

Vol 19 No 4

21st October 2016

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

ปวงข้าพระพุทธเจ้า ขอน้อมเกล้าน้อมกระหม่อมราลึกในพระมหากรุณาธิคุณหาทีส่ ุดมิได้ ข้าพระพุทธเจ้า คณะผูบ้ ริหาร ครู เจ้าหน้าที่ ผูป้ กครอง และนักเรียนโรงเรียนนานาชาติฮาร์โรว์

HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK

From the Head Master and Thai Principal

During this period of deep mourning and reflection, our Community is united in sharing a sense of profound sadness due to the passing of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. His Majesty was revered in Thailand and respected around the World for his great service to his people, his support of the arts and culture and his determination to improve the quality of life of millions of Thais.

His Majesty's passing is deeply felt by us all.

In the weeks and months ahead, Harrow Bangkok will join the Nation in contemplating the rule of His Majesty and the positive impact he has had on us all. To this end many events on our Calendar will be altered, added and removed in order to honour and respect His Majesty and support our Community as we grieve this immense loss.

Michael Farley Head Master

To our beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, For as long as I can ever remember in my whole life, I've always seen His Majesty work tirelessly to improve the life of Thai people in every way he could. His dedication and his love for us is truly beyond words to describe it. I am deeply grateful to be born in his reign.

Everlasting love to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Khanitha Prawichen Thai Principal

THE HARROVIAN

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

THE HARROVIAN

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

HARROW INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL BANGKOK

In Remembrance of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great

THE HARROVIAN

Reflections from our Boarding Students

The Boarding Village would like to offer our sincere condolences to the people of Thailand

On Thursday, the day was filled with teardrops and sorrowful sounds. Everyone in Bradbys House found out that our dear King had passed away. Some found out through their phones, others from calls to their parents or friends. As soon as we heard the news, we came together in the Common Room with tears in our eyes and we shared emotions while supporting one another in these dark times. We are all deeply saddened by the passing of our Revered Majesty.

For me, even though I never met him, I respect and love him as if he was my own dad and when I found out about the news, I couldn't stop crying. It's like you are losing the most important person in your life. I may have not met His Majesty, but the contributions he has blessed our nation with are all around and it is impossible to repay and forget about his hard work.

How lucky are we to live in Thailand! Perhaps Thailand is not the greatest country in the world, but it is true that for 70 years our country had the best King ever.

Gogo & Sor

On 13th October, we have not only lost a great King. We lost our Nation's symbol and more importantly, a loving father. During my childhood, my family members, teachers and even strangers I met at the temple would tell me of His Majesty, how he was doing something for the community, trying to make our lives better.

However rural the location may be, if the place was in need of aid, you would find him there. He worked tirelessly, blueprinted and oversaw revolutionary projects, put in an enormous amount of effort to develop and bring forth a stable and secure economy. He has sacrificed his own comfort for the greater good of the people.

His 70 years of rule was 70 years of pure dedication to the people of Thailand. It was more than anything we could ever ask for.

We grieve upon the knowledge of his passing, a sorrowful experience all Thais can relate to. Yet for me, this tragic loss has put an emphasis on how fortunate I am to be born under his reign. My lifelong pride, being a humble citizen of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

Sun