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HM the King Father of ThailandBy Tatat Bunnag People of Thailand show their love for the King December 5 is the day we celebrate Father�s Day in Thailand. It�s also the birthday of His Majesty the King, who Thai people regard as father to the entire nation. We bless and honour our Nai Luang � a wonderful, kind and intelligent monarch who cares deeply for his people and initiates many royal projects around the country to improve people�s standard of living. This year is very special � it�s the King�s 80th birthday. It will be one of the largest celebrations Thailand has seen for many years. Huge crowds of people are expected to throng Sanam Luang, Ratchadamnoen Avenue and public spaces all around the country to pay homage to their beloved King � holding candles and portraits of the King and singing songs to wish him a very happy birthday. Thai people have been very concerned for the King�s health lately. We were all glad when His Majesty was recently released from hospital and happy that he has had a speedy recovery from his illness. Student Weekly asked some famous and not-so-famous people in Thailand to express their outpouring of love, concern and respect for the nation�s No. 1 father. Long live the King!
�There is no one particular reason why I love His Majesty the King. Since I was born, I have always seen the King working so hard. We can see royal projects everywhere in the kingdom. �I would like His Majesty the King to stay healthy. I believe that even when he isn�t feeling well, he keeps working. I would like the King to have plenty of rest.� Mai Sukadecha (Mai), 23, I-Nam�s drummer
�If this message could be delivered to His Majesty the King, I would like to say happy birthday and wish him the very best health.� Jakkapan Pingsolapol, 19, college student
�We should all be good people for our King. Doing good things isn�t just talking; we should really do it too. Let�s pick one good thing and do it together for our father.� Kawee Tanjararak (Beam), 27, singer and actor
�Besides being the greatest King Thailand has ever had, I also really admire his talent in music. The King is so great at playing instruments and composing music. You don�t see that kind of musical talent very often.� Wasit Mookdavijit (Ooh), 36, Day Tripper�s singer
�I�ll be a good person and do good things everyday for my Nai Luang.� Wisa Sarasas (Mai), 23, actress
�There are so many things happening in our country right now, but we will never feel discouraged because we all still have the King. He is the Thai people�s spiritual centre.� Kamonchanok Intaradia,27, True staff
�He is our father, and I love him so much.� Kewalin Swatbirakpong, 25, publishing staff
�Happy birthday, happy Father�s day, and Long live the King!� Aim Raksanti, 20, college student
�Talking about my love for the King � I�ve always felt that there�s a strong bond between the King and all Thai people since I was a little kid. I love him that much.� Wannarit Pongprayoon (Pok), 30, keyboardist for Stylish Nonsense
�Our King is the longest reigning current monarch, which means that people love him the most. His errands have changed a lot of things in Thailand for the better. He has worked so hard for us.� Jittrakorn Boonsorn (Fluke), 22, I-Nam�s singer
�The King inspires Thai people and many others to live more ethical, selfless lives, which is always a good thing � particularly at a time when people are so greedy and self-destructive.� Jeremy Hartley, 31, journalist
�How can I not love Nai Luang? He loves us all.� Jenjai Lintrakool, 22, public relations
�He is the best ideal father ever!� Prawpahn Sririwiglom, 21, college student
�The King is a great example of practising what he preaches. He gains our all-out respect. Our King is the glue that holds the nation together.� Nopadol Panjasiri, 27, engineer
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