Thai royal family is a relatively big concept. There is a saying that anyone who is related to the kings of the nine dynasties within five generations is counted as a member of the royal family. However, the so-called royal family in this article refers to the royal family currently in power. The most important person in the royal family is undoubtedly the king. Thailand's current King Bhumibol? Adulyadej, King Rama IX of Bangkok Dynasty, was born in 1927 and succeeded to the throne in June/946. It has been 60 years now, and he is the longest-serving king in the world. Supposedly, in a constitutional monarchy country, the monarch is just an "empty head of state", exercising formal power according to the will of the cabinet, mainly representing the country in ceremonial activities. However, the role of Bhumibol in Thailand does not stop there. He is also a symbol of Thailand's historical and cultural heritage and a pillar of national stability. He is deeply loved by the people, and the public opinion support rate is close to 100%. Winning the king's support is a top priority for any government. Therefore, the leader of this military coup should also go to the king first, so as to make the coup have the characteristics of King James' legitimacy.

King Bhumibol is so loved because of his personal charm of being diligent for the people. From 65438 to 0969, in order to change the poverty situation of ethnic minorities in northern mountainous areas, Bhumibol launched a "Royal Project" aimed at improving the quality of life of ethnic minorities in this area, protecting natural resources such as forests and water, and promoting agricultural development. From 65438 to 0992, Bhumibol initiated the establishment of the "Royal Project Foundation" to provide public services to five provinces and regions in northern Thailand, such as Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, mainly through effective management system and certain financial allocations, benefiting more than 654.38+million people. After the Indian Ocean tsunami two years ago, Bhumibol took the lead in donating 30 million baht (about 770,000 US dollars) to help the victims.

Take the kingdom as an example. Other members of the Thai royal family try their best to serve the country and the people. Queen Sirikit visited the poorest areas hundreds of times and visited 76 provinces across the country. In order to help people get rid of poverty, she set up the "Queen's Folk Handicraft Foundation" to provide poor farmers with equipment, materials and technology, and excavated and restored many traditional handicrafts, which greatly promoted the development of the local economy. Queen Sirikit is modest, never ostentatious, and only "sticks gold leaves on the back of the Buddha statue". Since 1976, Thais have designated her birthday as Mother's Day.

The Bhumibol couple have three daughters and a son. The eldest daughter Ubuntu Ratchanani was born in 195 1 year. As an adult, she automatically gave up the title of princess and married an American, Peter? Jason moved to America after he got married. 1999 After the divorce, she returned to Thailand with her children. His son, Crown Prince vajiralongkorn, was born in 1952. He is currently a general of the Royal Thai Air Force. He often represents the king in some important state activities and celebrations, and assists the king in handling daily affairs. My youngest daughter, Princess Chulabhorn, was born in 1957. Now he is engaged in chemistry teaching and research at Mahidol University, and her husband is a civilian.

Most notably, the second daughter, Princess Sirindhorn, was born in 1956. She has a wide range of knowledge and is deeply loved by Thai people. 1979,65438+In February, she was appointed as the Crown Prince of the Queen and has the right to inherit the throne. Princess Sirindhorn loves the history and culture of China very much. She can speak Chinese, is good at calligraphy and painting in China, and can play China national musical instruments such as erhu. Since 198 1, she has visited China for more than ten times and made outstanding contributions to enhancing the understanding and friendship between the Chinese and Thai peoples.