We need to inspire and give each other confidence so that the work we do will be fruitful for the well-being of the people and the stability and security of the country. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Some say that now that 50 years have passed, we would like another 50 more years to celebrate once again; that means it will be 100 years. After one hundred years, I will be 118 years old. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
I know things, but I shut my mouth. They don’t want me to speak, so I don’t speak. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
The King has a right to make political remarks. He is a Thai citizen and has his rights and freedoms under the Constitution. Each of you is under the Constitution, and so is the King. I am using my freedom under the Constitution. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
There may be some people in the country who forget to perform their duty. You should set an example by doing your job with honesty and faithfulness. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
The attainment of the present status of Thailand has to depend on the ability or the actions of all the inhabitants of the country. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
The will to work of everyone in the country is the best guarantee of national survival. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Many other countries in this world are in a difficult situation, and all the Thai people are probably worried about the fate of Thailand: whether the country would survive or not. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
If a great destruction occurs in Bangkok, then the country as a whole is also destroyed. In such a case, what is the point of anyone feeling proud to be the winner, when standing on a pile of ruins and rubble? – Bhumibol Adulyadej
A good person can make another person good; it means that goodness will elicit goodness in the society; other persons will also be good. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
There also is the plight that comes from natural disasters; these natural disasters could be alleviated or dealt with; we only need some time to do it. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
I am concerned because even in the past two years that were the jubilee years, I have seen evident signs which show that the people are still in great difficulties, and there are things that still need to be remedied and looked after in many areas. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
If Thai citizens still hold this harmony in their hearts, there is hope that in whatever the situation, Thailand will surely get through it safely and with stability. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
It is true, there are many bad people; there are more of them than in the past, but that is because there are more people, meaning the population has tripled; there must be three times more bad people. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
In Thailand’s history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Our country will be stabilized, with all key establishments in society working in unity with full awareness among Thais of their duties and responsibilities. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Goodness is something that makes us serene and content; it is magnificent. Those who are not good are evil. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Therefore, I think that in the celebration of the 50 years of the present reign, there must be research on the changes that the country has undergone, and in the future, it could be used as a lesson for our future actions. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
My mother praised me when I did something good, and then the next moment, she would say, ‘Don’t float.’ She put me in a balloon and then pricked it. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
Asking for a royally appointed prime minister is undemocratic. It is, pardon me, a mess. It is irrational. – Bhumibol Adulyadej
If they want to criticize me, I don’t care; I don’t mind. But they must criticize me fairly. Usually, the criticism is not fair. Or the praise, even the praise sometimes is not fair. – Bhumibol Adulyadej