IN REMEMBRANCE OF HIS MAJESTY
KING BHUMIBOL ADULYADEJ
1927- 20 16 SPECI A L ED I T I O N
RO YA L PRO JECT S BY: TAURAK UPPAPUTTHANGKUL (PINK)
His Majesty the (Late) King Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX, was also known as the ?Developer King?, as he had devoted his time to improve the country and the people?s living conditions. Over the last 70 years of his reign, he has invented 4,596 projects for the benefits of the people and the country. If I were to tell you the story of his projects --one each day-- it would take me more than 12 years to do so.
His Majesty the (Late) King and Her Majesty the Queen visited many rural areas around Thailand: places nobody knew existed, places that nobody would want to go. No matter how far or how rough the path is, he would always get to his beloved ?children.?He never stopped working. He kept trying to improve our ?home?country and everything for his people until his very last moments. He is very down to earth; he would try to get as close to his people as much as possible. His declaration at his coronation ceremony was: ?We shall reign with righteousness for the benefits and happiness of the Siamese people.?Our problems are also his problems. He?s known as the ?father?of the nation, with the Queen as our ?mother?and us as their ?children?. His dedications touched our hearts. He became our strength: someone we look up to and respect wholeheartedly. His examples have influenced not only people in our country, but people all around the world as well. His Majesty the King Jigme Khesar Namgyel W angchuck, King of Bhutan, also followed our great King?s footsteps on getting closer with his people. His Majesty the (Late) King?s teachings are not subjected to only people in Thailand but to everyone else in the world as well.
It?s a shame that I can?t list out all of His Majesty the King?s 4,592 magnificent projects. Out of all 4,596 royal projects, these are the ones that you may have heard of or may have seen:
Royal Rain Project This is one of the most famous projects, which is associated with cloud seeding techniques. Since 1971, His Majesty the (Late) King had develop methods to bring drought relief to farmers and to increase water reservoirs, earning international patents and interest from foreign countries.
Moisture Retention Dams To maximize the use of Thailand?s annual monsoon rains, His Majesty the (Late) King designed a system of small ?check-dams?to regulate the flow of water. The small reservoirs benefits the farmers and also replenishes groundwater.
Pa Sak Jolasid Dam Project To help the farmers of Thailand?s central plains make use of the waters of the Pa Sak River, His Majesty the (Late) King developed a project that created a new reservoir for water conservation and controlled irrigation. The dam has also helped with flood prevention on the outskirts of Bangkok.
Use of Vetiver to Prevent Soil Erosion To help stop the effects of soil erosion, His Majesty the (Late) King started a project to plant certain varieties of vetiver grass (known for its ability to reduce siltation and stabilize soil) which has proven effective in maximizing productivity and conserving precious water.
The Chaipattana Aerator Concerned with the quality of water in the kingdom, His Majesty developed a device that keeps water oxygenated and healthy. Its simple design and low cost make it easy to build and maintain, thus facilitating a nationwide application.
Renewable Energy Before biofuels were widely accepted, His Majesty the (Late) King was actively researching the resource?s potential from locally-made palm oil. The biodiesel has become a standard additive in the nation?s fuel, and its local sourcing is an inspiration for ongoing research.
Doi Kham Project Many years ago, as His Majesty King Bhumibol travelled around rural areas in Thailand, he discovered that farmers in the north were growing opium as their source of income. His Majesty the (Late) King was aware of the people?s health and living conditions. To better the lives of these people, he created this famous royal project of Doi Kham, where he replaced the opium with fruits and vegetables suitable for the weather uphill.
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3 ACH I EVA BL E ST EPS O F K I N G BH U M I BO L'S PH I L O SO PH Y O F SU FFI CI EN T ECO N O M Y BY: W ASUPOL TRONGTRIRAT (GOLF)
To follow or not to follow King Bhumibol Adulyadej?s philosophy of sufficiency economy is not the question. The real question is HOW we can follow his path. As a columnist for the school newspaper the HOW L, and a ?son?of King Bhumibol, I would like to use this space to introduce you to the achievable key to happiness: a sufficient economy. Before we start hitting the ground running, we need to know how the philosophy of sufficiency economy came about. In times of this aggressively developing world, is there anything more significant than one?s potential to sustain oneself, as well as one?s own family?Regarding this notion, King Bhumibol worked tirelessly to develop a simple and approachable philosophy to lead Thai people - from individuals to the society at large - to lasting happiness: a balanced economy. Now, the three basic components that you need to understand are: moderation, reasonableness, and self-immunity. Just like what Meghan Trainor usually says: ?Because you know I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass, no treble I'm all about that bass 'Bout that bass... Hey! Surprisingly, King Bhumibol?s philosophy of sufficient economy works in a similar way to Meghan?s hit song. The only difference is? .. ?Because you know I?m all about the moderate ?Bout Moderate, no trouble It?s all about the moderation ?Bout Moderate, no trouble It?s about the reason, no trouble ?Bout that self-immunity I'm all about that immunity 'Bout that basic... Hey! Enough?Let?s get to the key points! This way, you can adapt his philosophy to real life.
1) Keep in mind that ?it?s all about moderate, no trouble? W hat this means is that you must ?walk the middle path?in every circumstance you face in life. For instance, you might want to consider using half of your allowance and saving the half of for the future.
2) Be reasonable with everything you do. This means you?re recommended to make decisions based on ?needs?not ?wants.?Imagine if you have an AP test tomorrow, would you spend time chatting with your friend all night? Yes? .. I mean, NO! You?re recommended to adapt your lifestyle based on appropriateness.
3) Be STRONG, just like when you get vaccinated. This philosophy teaches you to become ?immunized?to your past experiences. In other words, it asks you to learn from your mistakes and not to let it repeat again.
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K H U N T O N G D A EN G BY: NAW APORN TRONGTRIRAT (TONG)
Born on the seventh of November 1998, a vagrant dog named ?Khun Tong Daeng?was found at the Pattana Medical Center Clinic Praram 9 and later adopted by King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand. She was a female copper-colored dog with seven siblings. Since she was a stray dog during the adoption by the king, he gave her the name Tong Daeng. Tong means ?gold?or ?lit?, and when it is combined with the word ?Daeng,?her name means ?copper?in Thai.
After Khun Thong Daeng was brought into the royal residence, she portrayed a respectful manner as if she knew the proper protocol of Thailand. For instance, when the king pulled her up, she would lower herself to the floor, and her ears would be in a drooping position. These kinds of specific characteristics were such an exceptional manner as compared to the behavior of other domestic dogs, which led King Bhumibol to write an affectionate biography about her titled "The Story of Tongdaeng.?Published in both Thai and English versions, the book quickly sold 100,000 copies. Some people kept it as a momento; others took it as an esteem gift. In November 26, 2015, Khun Tong Daeng, at the age of 17 years, one month, and nine days, died in the Klai Kangwon palace. Her body is kept in the Hua Hin Veterinary Hospital, Prachuap Khiri Khan.
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"She is my smile." - King Bhumibol Adulyadej
T H E REL AT I O N SH I P BY: PURICHAYA EIAMKANCHANALAI (POR)
Before we start talking about the relationship between the Thai king and the Thai people, we must first discuss Thai?s previous government systems. During the Sukhothai Period, Thailand used the paternalism system (?????????????? ????????? ?). This system is a system where the relationship between the king and the people is similar to the relationship of a father and son/ daughter; that?s the start of how Thai people came to call the king ?father.?
Later on, in the Ayutthaya Period, Thai changed its system from paternalism to absolute monarchy. During this period of time, the king is regarded as a ?living god?and has absolute power in all areas. This system lasted for a very long period of time, but in 1932, the system changed to a constitutional monarchy, which is our current system. Constitutional monarchy means that the king is head of state, but he does not have any real power in politics.
After the brief history has been discussed, we can now move on to the relationship between the king and the Thai people. For the Thai people, King Bhumibol Adulyadej is regarded as the father of the nation. His Majesty has devoted his reign to better the lives of Thais from all parts of the country. He would go to all of the rural areas as well as the mountainous regions where his people reside; there was never a complaint about the hardships of getting there. He would innovate and find solutions for problems that Thailand has; therefore, it is not a surprise that the king has more than 4000 royal projects. (For more information, please go to the royal projects page.) The Thai people call him ?father?because he has taken care of every single on of us, his ?children.?
Some Thais may call the king a ?living god?because of the previous system?s belief; however, the connotation of that phrase has changed when we talk about King Bhumibol. Thais do not blindly regard him as a living god, we regard him as a living god because of all the good deeds he has done for the country. The king was the one who was always there for Thai people through thick and thin, and he extended his hand to everyone in need. For Thais, those actions are considered as divine, even though most Thais are Buddhist and do not believe in god. Because of his tireless work for his people, Thais have found ways to commemorate the king, for example most Thai families will have a portriat of the king in their household. However, it is also common to find pictures of the king in public places. There are also numerous songs written in his honor. Nevertheless, there are even more ways that Thais show their respect for their beloved king. King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the father of the Thai nation, not because of his heritage, but because of the work he has done to better the lives of Thais. His depart is one of the great losses in Thai history. However, I am sure that his deeds will be memorable for all Thais and that he will continue to live in the hearts of everyone in Thailand.
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A N EX PAT 'S REACT I O N T O T H E L O SS O F H I S M AJEST Y BY: MS. DAINA PETRONIS
I was sitting at a restaurant across the street from my apartment when I heard the news of the King?s passing. The week had been a perplexing one - no one knew when His Majesty would pass, or what would be in store for us when he did. All we did know was of the statements released about his health, and that statement?s like these weren?t normal. As an expat in Thailand, my knowledge of His Majesty King Bhumibol is limited, and my emotional connection towards him is confined by my short residency here. In theatres, train stations and other public places, it is my impulse to observe the reaction of Thai nationals to His Majesty the King; naturally, when I heard the news of the King?s passing from a student, I promptly looked around me. The owner of the restaurant seemed fixated on chopping onions; her children delighted over their toy trucks; an employee graciously dropped my Tom Yum at the table with a smile. Perhaps they hadn?t heard the news yet? I turned to my phone to log onto Facebook, only to stare at a blank screen it was conveniently out of battery. I picked up my bowl of soup and moved from the patio of the restaurant to the TVs inside, hoping to catch a news program. There seemed to be little awareness of what had just happened, and with my dead phone, I had no choice but to sit in front of the Thai sitcom and eat my soup. Heading back to my apartment, I made sure I had everything I needed other expats had encouraged us teachers to empty our bank accounts, stock up on food and make sure that our lessons could be accessible online. Having never experienced the passing of a royal before, I knew no better than to expect to be locked up in my apartment for weeks on end. The only experiences I could draw from were of deaths I had dealt with in the past: grandparents, public figures, friends. W hen I was in ninth grade, a friend of mine passed away. Being fortunate to have all of my grandparents, Josh?s death was a first for me. It was the hardest thing I had ever gone through. For weeks he was all I could think about, and the weight of his loss was inescapable in my school community. I went on to lose my beloved grandparents over the next few years, which was equally hard but in different ways. W ith images of each grandparent?s presence in my mind, it was always an emotional challenge to accept the hard truth that I would never see them again. It was even harder to see my parents so affected by their loss, and it scared me to think of the even harder truth that I'll be in their shoes one day too.
In my senior year, I worked at a music store, and happened to be working a quiet Monday shift the day the legendary Michael Jackson died. That wasn't hard for me emotionally, but the challenge came in the tidal wave of customers that suddenly appeared at my register, and in the wild month that was to ensue. This event in pop culture was certainly one that had everyone talking. The King of Pop?s death was another experience I can draw from in times like this, but it goes without saying that Michael Jackson?s fame and influence is simply incomparable to the impact King Bhumibol has had on his nations and his citizens. There?s a lot to learn from death. Stories about Josh from people I had never spoken to taught me more about him; photos of my grandmother in her younger days on display at her funeral made me see her in a different light; tributes to Michael Jackson?s career made me appreciate his talent and see him in the same way my elders did. These painful experiences are equally beautiful in their own strange way. Through the loss of the King, I?ve come to an understanding about Thai culture that I hadn?t grasped before. I am in awe of the love and respect that the country has paid towards his majesty. Instead of a dramatic display or panicked hysteria, the passing of the king has been a truly heartfelt moment. Plenty of my friends from different parts of the world - Canada, Germany, Australia - had a hard time understanding this moment for us. W ith a limited understanding of royal politics, some friends expressed their confusion over how people could be so empathetic for a man they?ve never even met. I might have thought the same thing once before, but I?m grateful to be here in this time to strengthen my understanding of the culture towards the King in particular, and to Thai culture as a whole. W hen it comes to Thailand and His Majesty King Bhumidol, love is not blind - the depth of the grievances I have witnessed in the past few weeks is a testimony of that. Our students at TCIS have spoken of the projects and contributions that they will remember the King for. Friends have spoken of his political influence in unifying the country, and his personal charm as an individual. Many have conveyed their affirmation that a strong connection exists between the success of the country and the work of the King. His Majesty?s commitment to the development of Thailand and devotion to his subjects have kindled a sincere love. This is more than the loss of a man that Thai people never really ?knew,?but rather the response to the loss of one of Thailand?s greatest leaders, and the end to an era that makes Thai people so rightfully proud.
D RESS CO D E BY: NATTAR-ANN CHOOVANITVONGE (BIM)
W hat clothes should I wear?! During this mourning period, everyone wears black; however, some people may not wear it every day. Have you ever wondered what to wear if you don?t have any black clothing?In ancient times, when people still wore traditional Thai clothes, we had three traditional mourning colors: Black - W orn when the person that has passed away is older W hite - W orn when the person that has passed away is younger Dark purple/ blue - W orn when you are unacquainted to the person that has passed away In addition to that, whenever one?s master passed away, the servant would be required to shave their heads to show respect to the deceased. However, that was a long time ago ?today, some people don?t shave their heads anymore. If you still do not know what to wear that would be appropriate, please check the proper Thai tones below: Proper Thai Tone (????? ?? ???) Even if you don?t have black, you can still pay respect by: 1. Wearing white or grey No gaudy clothing with a lot of patterns 2. Wear a black armband Cut a 4 inch square from a black fabric and stick it to your left arm 3. Wear a ribbon Classic bow or split tails Wear it on the chest or collar 4. Wear a black scarf Buy black paint and dye your clothes yourself
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"Music is an integral part of me, be it jazz or other kinds. Indeed, music is in all of us and forms a vital part of every man's life." - King Bhumibol Adulyadej
SO N GS BY: GABRIELLE MARTINA P.TOLEDO (GABBIE)
His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej started to compose songs when he turned 18 years old, with the encouragement of his brother King Ananda Mahidol, who later became his inspiration. King Bhumibol Adulyadej composed his first song in April 1946 titled, ?Candlelight Blues,?however, he didn?t release it to the public, as he felt that he ?still needed to polish the tune for better effect.?Because of this, he released ?Love At Sundown?to the public, which was the second song that he composed. The third song that he composed is ?Falling Rain,?which is still popular today. In total, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej composed 15 songs.
"The Royal Melodies." King Bhumibol Adulyadej - - A Musical Self-Portrait. Thailand PRD, n.d. W eb. 07 Nov. 2016.
H I S M AJEST Y A N D H I S M U SI C BY: GIGI CHANG (GIGI)
His Majesty The King Bhumibol Adulyadej, also known as the ?Musical Monarch?because of his musical talent, spent his early years in Switzerland, where he received his education. Living in Europe in the forties, it is no surprise that he would be enamored by the popular jazz music of that time. He had proclaimed Dixieland Jazz as his favorite. Inspired by American artists such as Johnny Hodges and Sidney Bechet, His Majesty started by learning to play jazz tunes on the alto saxophone and soprano saxophone. He would often perform with his brother, King Ananda Mahidol, who played the clarinet. Because of the late king?s passion for music, he later learned to play the tenor saxophone, baritone saxophone, clarinet, trumpet, piano, and guitar in order to be able to efficiently compose and/ or to form a complete musical band. His Majesty had composed a total of 48 songs that were released. His first ever composition at age 18 was ?Sang Tien?or ?Candlelight Blues,?which is a mix of jazz and blues.
In addition to honoring the king?s royal projects and his dedication to our nation, we would like to honor another one of his great attributes that also brings himself joy: his music. His Majesty The King played music all throughout his life and received many awards and honors for his musical accomplishments. Allow me to introduce you to some of his most popular songs:
W hen he had moved back to Thailand, the late king created a jazz band named ?Lay Kram?that was renamed ?Au Sau W un Suk Band,?and it was very successful despite Thai people?s unfamiliarity with jazz. The band would perform weekly at the palace and at Thai universities. The school anthems for Chulalongkorn University, Thammasat University, Kasetsart University, and many others were also composed by the king.
?Candlelight Blues?(Saeng Tien) The king?s first composition was a somewhat melancholy tune that ends in what he hoped to be a note of encouragement and hope. Lyrics by: H.H. Prince Chakrabandh Pensiri / / Prof. Sodsai Pantoomkomol ?Love at Sundown?(Yam Yen) A lively dance song that allowed Thai people to incorporate Western-style dance. It is also the king?s first ever song to be released. Lyrics by: H.H. Prince Chakrabandh Pensiri / / Prof. Thanphuying Nopakhun Thongyai Na Ayudhya ?Falling Rain?(Sai Fon) The composition was finished in one day and performed the next by the Suntharaporn Band, whom was well-known in Thailand for Western-style music. Lyrics by: H.H. Prince Chakrabandh Pensiri / / Prof. Thanphuying Nopakhun Thongyai Na Ayudhya ?No Moon?(Rai Jan) His Majesty had written both the tunes and the lyrics for this English song. Lyrics by: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej ?Echo?(W aew) This number reflects the title, incorporating the echoing of a sequence of fifths in the music. Lyrics by: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej
"The Royal Melodies." King Bhumibol Adulyadej - - A Musical Self-Portrait. Thailand PRD, n.d. W eb. 07 Nov. 2016.
SO N GS' T RA N SL AT I O N S BY: PURICHAYA EIAMKANCHANALAI (POR)
ORIGINAL
TRANSLATION Song: King of Righteousness ?I will reign this kingdom with righteousness? Are the words that His Majesty said. How lucky and happy we have always felt to be born a Thai If someone asks why Thai people love His Majesty so much Just from watching his influence, we will smile with tears If we were to explain all of the reasons, It would take us a lifetime to finish Because he does things for the Thai people with a king?s moral precepts In hopes that we, his people, will have a good lifestyle He has to be tired because of his many works. Never has he rested until today. How lucky are we that our kingdom has a king of righteousness. He is the definition of goodness. He is an inimitable gem that is clear and beautiful; it is bright of his righteousness and his kindness.
Song: Father's Reason "Please don't leave the people" Were the words that someone shouted to the king that day It's been a long time since then, around 25,000 days From that day, he has never left us behind The small voices of the people W ould have no meaning for a lot of people So who would listen, and who would understand W henever we think of our ?father,?we feel delight every time. Do you want to know why? W hat reason does he have to work so hard. Try asking your heart, and we will all know W hat the answer is Other than this phrase, there?s no better one: The king loves and cares for his people. 70 years that our ?father?never left Thais behind. 70 years that our ?father?has worked tirelessly. 70 years that we (children) appreciated his work. How lucky we are to be born a Thai.
The love we have for our ?father,?no matter how much W ould not even measure to the quarter of the love our ?father? has for us.
ORIGINAL
FIGURATIVE TRANSLATION
LITERAL TRANSLATION
Song: The King of Our Kingdom
Song: The King of Our Kingdom
Amidst the darkness, We see His Majesty Like seeing a piece of gold sparkling
Amidst the darkness, We see His Majesty Like seeing a piece of gold sparkling
We become speechless just from seeing him, Then we put our two heads together And kneel down to ?wai?with our hearts We see His Majesty full of mercy W ho oversees his people From every part of the country
We become speechless just from seeing him, Then we put our two heads together And kneel down to ?wai?with our hearts We see His Majesty full of mercy W ho oversees his people From every part of the country
W hen we are weak and without hope, His Majesty is the one who gives us faith of the heart and hope for tomorrow.
W hen we are weak and without hope, His Majesty is the one who gives us hope for tomorrow.
The king of our kingdom Gathers all the small grains and transform them into a grand landmass. W herever his sweat falls, that place will be rid of hardships and no hardships will dare come by.
The king of our kingdom Has been our beloved king and our dependant for so long. We can still remember everything ever since we were young to be under his care and blessed with peacefulness.
This kingdom is our home and heaven full of happiness. We will never forget who made this kingdom great.
The king of our kingdom Improves our country with all of his royal projects. Because of his hard work, the country is rid of hardships.
The king of our kingdom Has been our beloved king and our dependant for so long. We can still remember everything ever since we were young to be under his care and blessed with peacefulness.
This kingdom is our home and heaven full of happiness. We will never forget who made this kingdom great.
GA L L ERY
GRACE TIRABASSI (GRACE)
CHERN-TAY SHIH (KEVIN)
DHITIPOND TAVEEVARARUK (MIN)
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