HM the King

Her Royal Highness Princess Somsawalee presided over the official opening ceremony of the First Art Exhibition in Honor of His Majesty the King in Pattaya where beautiful paintings from hundreds of freelance artists were displayed with the purpose of raising funds for the Friends in Need (of “Pa”) Volunteers Foundation Thai Red Cross and also for Pattaya City’s public service. The event was held from December 25, 2009 - January 10, 2010 at Central Festival Pattaya Beach.

Nong Nooch Tropical Garden Pattaya recently began their new project ‘Love Trees and Reduce Global Warming’ with the purpose of educating the local youth about the importance of the environment. The project included members from the government and private sectors.

The floral extravaganza Ratchaphruek Festival returns to Chiang Mai from December 1-10 in celebration of the 82nd birthday anniversary of His Majesty the King, the world's longest reigning monarch.

Training on human rights and other issues was given to new members of a law enforcement group in Pattaya. It was unanimously voted that the new office of the LEIO would be in the headquarters of the Pattaya Times newspaper of Pattaya Tai.

The Cabinet, during its meeting on June 23, endorsed the designation of June 5 each year as National Rice and Farmers Day, in recognition of His Majesty the King’s contribution to Thai rice and the life of farmers.