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\u4e86\u89e3\u66f4\u591a\u8bf7\u53c2\u8003\u4ee5\u4e0b\u6cf0\u56fd\u5927\u4f7f\u9986\u6240\u63d0\u4f9b\u7684\u6587\u7ae0<\/strong><\/p>\n King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0Adulyadej: \u00a0Thailand\u2019s International Monarch<\/strong><\/p>\n His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0Adulyadej, the \u201cFather of the Nation\u201d to the people of Thailand who passed away on 13 October 20 16, led a remarkable life filled with valuable achievements. His Majesty’s passing left an indelible influence not only on His people but also on the international community.<\/p>\n His Majesty was born in the United States in Cambridge, Massachusetts- being the only monarch born on US soil. Spending His formative years in Europe, mainly in Switzerland, His Majesty studied science and then politics before accedi ng to the throne in 1946. Despite growing up in the West, His Majesty was instilled by the Princess Mother, HRH Princess Srinakarindra, with the val ues and traditions of the Thai people. Thus, His Majesty’s background was a unique convergence of Western and Eastern cultures. \u00a0This was reflected in His Majesty having a wider range of interests than other Thais of His generation, ranging from the a rts such as music, photography and painting, sports such as sailing- to scientific inventions and innovations. His Majesty King Bhumibol was a true \u201cRenaissance Monarch\u201d in every aspect.<\/p>\n His Majesty\u2019s grandfather, King\u00a0Chulalongkorn\u00a0the Great, also known as King Rama V, had guided Thailand into the modern er a. The King enabled Thailand (or Siam as it was then known) to be the only country in Southeast Asia to not be struck by t he wave of colonization. King Rama V achieved this by learning tactics from the West and by travelling to Europe in 1897 in order to make Siam know n to the Western monarchs \u2013 to showcase them that Siam was a civilized nation and not a land of ‘barbarians’.<\/p>\n Early in His Reign, His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0Adulyadej followed\u00a0in the footsteps of His illustrious forebear. In less than a decade, from 1959 to 1967, His Majesty, accompanied by Her Majesty Queen\u00a0Sirikit,\u00a0visited 27 countries. He met with important leaders of the world, reaffirmed ties forged in Europe during the time of Rama V, addressed the US C ongress, and placed a small country like Thailand firmly on the international map. Apart from merely \u201cshowing the flag\u201d, the trips were also opportunities for His Majesty to learn the best skills and pract ices from developed Western nations, which He would later utilize to the benefit of the Thai people.<\/p>\n After that period of international travel, His Majesty returned to Thailand and never travelled abroad again. When asked why, His Majesty responded that He wanted to understand Thailand better in order to help the Thai people. \u00a0For the remainder of His Reign, His Majesty travelled to all the remote corners of Thailand, no matter how underdeveloped or difficult to reach, visited all of Thailand\u2019s provinces, and met with local residents from all walks of life \u2013 farmers, fishermen, merchants, local administrators \u2013 to listen to their views and needs. His Majesty provided technical advice to government agencies in forming solutions to help the common people, bringing abou t a synergy between local traditions and modern methods. During all of His domestic travels, His Majesty was invariably accompanied by Her Majesty Queen\u00a0Sirikit\u00a0and other Members of the Royal Family.\u00a0From a young age, Members of the Thai Royal Family were instilled with Thai culture and values, including the responsibili ties to the Thai people. For this reason, They continue to work until this day to help support and improve the lives of Their subjects.<\/p>\n His Majesty consistently maintained that Thailand is inherently an agricultural country and should never abandon its roots – repeatedly emphasising that Thailand must be able to feed itself. His Majesty therefore attached a great deal of importance in helping agriculture flourish. He applied His knowledge in sciences, mainly acquired from His previous trips abroad, to create\u00a0and support over 4,000 Roy al\u00a0Development\u00a0Projects. The Projects focused on increasing the efficiency and effectiveness of farming methods, using modern techniques such as cr op substitution, water management, reversing the effects of soil erosion, along\u00a0with inventions and innovations such as ar tificial rainmaking, the\u00a0Chaipattana\u00a0Aerator and generating renewable energy from palm oil- many of which received patents domestically and abroad. Ultimately, this resulted in a significant improvement in the livelihood and welfare of the majority of Thailand’s farmers .<\/p>\n In this holistic approach to sustainable development, His Majesty was a visionary far beyond His time. Almost every priority that the world now focuses on in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), His Majesty had been advo cating for and practicing for many decades. His Majesty first outlined the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP) in 1974, an approach that encourages people to live wi thin their means and not abuse natural resources in order to increase sustainability and create resilience to external cha llenges. Its core principles, giving importance to living a life of moderation and applying discipline and self-control, are at the heart of sustainable development- a cause that the world now views as a priority agenda. Over the course of more than 40 years, His Majesty’s philosophy continues to be ingrained in the minds of the Thai people, particularly following the hard lessons learned from the 1997 economic crisis. Currently Thailand continues to openly share its positive experiences and promote the philosophy with the international co mmunity.<\/p>\n The significance that His Majesty attached to agriculture has evolved Thailand into one of the world\u2019s leading agricultura l powerhouses today. \u00a0Now Thailand is not only able to feed itself; it also contributes immensely to the maintenance of global food security. Today, many of His Majesty\u2019s inventions and innovations, such as artificial rainmaking, are increasingly being applied abr oad. Such remarkable achievements that have created a positive impact on a local and global scale have earned His Majesty the r ecognition and accolade of \u201cThailand\u2019s Development King\u201d by the United Nations and the international community. This is a title well-deserved for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej in light of the incredible legacy He has left behind .<\/p>\n Thailand\u00a0mourns the late, great monarch,\u00a0His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol Adulyadej<\/strong><\/p>\n His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was revered as the \u201cfather of the nation\u201d among Thailand\u2019s 67 million people, pas sed away 13 October, 2016.<\/p>\n The\u00a0late\u00a0Monarch\u00a0was beloved\u00a0among\u00a0all his subjects\u00a0\u2013\u00a0homes and businesses\u00a0throughout the kingdom displayed\u00a0His Majesty\u2019s portrait in\u00a0an honorable, prominent position, illustrating\u00a0the people\u2019s\u00a0love\u00a0for\u00a0their king, who reigned\u00a0for\u00a070 years (194 6 \u2013 2016).<\/p>\n His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0\u2013 the ninth King\u00a0of the\u00a0Chakri Dynasty \u2013 will be remembered as the\u00a0Monarch\u00a0who worked hardest to improve the livelihoods of all Thai citizens, through his comprehensive understanding of their living conditions. This earned His Majesty\u00a0the well-deserved title of \u201cfather of the\u00a0nation\u201d from his people.<\/p>\n At His Majesty\u2019s\u00a0coronation ceremony, the monarch\u00a0made the pledge that\u00a0\u201cWe shall reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the Siamese people\u201d.\u00a0\u00a0Throughout his 70-year reign, His Majesty\u00a0proved through his tireless efforts that he truly believed that it was the Crown \u2019s duty to serve its subjects.<\/p>\n Following his\u00a0accession to the throne, His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol dedicated himself to visiting every part of his Kingdom. There was not a single location considered too remote for the\u00a0young Monarch\u00a0to travel to in order that\u00a0the King could lear n how his subjects lived and the struggles they endured in various rural and remote areas.\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0was often seen fording rivers or trekking up mountainsides in order to reach many of his subjects. The King was even known to fly by helicopter into remote areas that were inaccessible to even the sturdiest off-road vehic les.\u00a0\u00a0His Majesty was often accompanied on these expeditions by Her Majesty Queen\u00a0Sirikit\u00a0and their children. Such selfless efforts enabled Their Majesties to gain a clear understanding of all levels of Thai society.<\/p>\n Upon learning of the\u00a0difficulties\u00a0that his subjects experienced,\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0began researching projects and initiatives th at could help alleviate their\u00a0hardships and help to improve their lives.\u00a0His research led to the creation of\u00a0over 4,000 Royal\u00a0Development\u00a0Projects. Among these projects were an initiative aimed at helping hill tribe people who were engaged in unsustainable farming pract ices, as well as programs aimed at improving water management and reversing the effects of soil erosion. One project generated renewable energy from palm oil, while the\u00a0Chaipattana Aerator received a patent and was successfully employed around the world.<\/p>\n As a visionary,\u00a0His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0understood that the attempt to improve the lives of the Thai people could not be a temporary effort, so to bring about real benefits to the people, projects were long-term while also aiming to sustain a nd protect the nation\u2019s environment and natural resources.<\/p>\n The projects to help the hill tribe people were of particular importance to His Majesty, for these people were then derivi ng their income from growing opium in northern Thailand, in Chiangrai right in the heart of the notorious Golden Triangle. \u00a0\u00a0In the 1960\u2019s, His Majesty encouraged the promotion of crop substitution programs for the hill tribe people in northern Thailand, which over the years has successfully transformed the opium-growing areas into agricultural farms fully enriched with high-value products such as strawberry, coffee, macadamia, flowers and various fresh vegetables, generating stable i ncome for tribal and rural farmers.\u00a0\u00a0The reduction in opium production also aided in reducing the number of drug addicted population within and outside Thailan d.\u00a0\u00a0The clearest proof of the projects\u2019 success is that the Golden Triangle, once known to be a stronghold of drug mafia, is now a popular tourist spot in Chiangrai.<\/p>\n One of the main reasons for the success of the projects was the system used to manage them.\u00a0\u00a0His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol did not issue simple orders or decisions. Rather, the King utilized a detailed consortium, which he had personally devised. The first step involved researching available data, then combined this with the information\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0gathered during hi s interactions with local people. Next,\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0would consult with academics and officials to ensure the best possibility of success for each project. Once this stage was completed, the initiative was passed on to the government for implementation.<\/p>\n While\u00a0he\u00a0worked tirelessly for\u00a0the country,\u00a0His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u00a0felt that his people would be better served if cente rs were created where research could be carried out for the benefit of the projects. The idea was that the variety of climates and ecological conditions found throughout the nation could be taken into consid eration.\u00a0\u00a0With this in mind, the Royal Development Study Centers (RDSCs) were initiated.\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0opened six RDSCs, covering the country\u2019s major regions, from Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai in the north, where the y help to advance the opium crop substitution projects, down to the southern province of\u00a0Narathiwat.<\/p>\n Each center works\u00a0closely with academics, the government and\u00a0local communities\u00a0on ways to apply research,\u00a0along with\u00a0moder n agricultural techniques,\u00a0to create sustainable\u00a0livelihoods for\u00a0people\u00a0living\u00a0in\u00a0the\u00a0areas\u00a0using local resources while pr otecting the environment\u00a0at the same time.\u00a0Another unique feature\u00a0of\u00a0the centers is that they do\u00a0not try to alter the land or disrupt local culture, but work hand-in -hand with the local people and\u00a0resources available\u00a0in\u00a0each\u00a0area.<\/p>\n There is no doubt that the Royal Development Projects and RDSCs greatly enhanced the quality of life for people living in Thailand\u2019s rural areas. However,\u00a0His Majesty\u2019s most significant achievement was the creation of the Sufficiency Economy Philosophy (SEP), which wa s introduced in 1974.<\/p>\n The\u00a0Sufficiency Economy Philosophy\u00a0encourage people to live within their means and not abuse natural resources in order to enhance sustainability and create resilience to external challenges. The core principles are quite simple; live\u00a0a life of moderation, applying reasonableness and self-control \u2013 this philosophy also\u00a0aims to utilize a bottom-up app roach. The Royal Development Projects and RDSCs has served as testbeds for various applications of the philosophy, such as the\u00a0RD SC at Khao Hin Sorn, which tested practical application of the philosophy on farming and agriculture.<\/p>\n Over the course of more than 40 years, the philosophy has become ingrained among Thai citizens, regardless of their gender , age or economic status, and it has become part of their daily lives, particular following the hard lessons learned from the 1997 economic crisis. It has even become a key element among the business practices of large Thai corporations. The philosophy has not only taken hold throughout the kingdom, but was also adapted and applied in several other countries , such as the Democratic Republic of Timor-Leste, the Lao People\u2019s Democratic Republic and the Kingdom of Lesotho.\u00a0Thailand also continues to share its positive experiences implementing the philosophy with the international community, su ch as the G77 countries.<\/p>\n His Majesty King\u00a0Bhumibol\u2019s\u00a0lifetime dedication to his people and his efforts to protect the environment did not go unnoti ced within the international community. In 2006,\u00a0His Majesty\u00a0was awarded the first United Nations\u2019 Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award.\u00a0The UN recognized that His Majesty\u2019s focus on helping to develop small-scale agriculture, farming technologies suitable fo r the country\u2019s geography and the proper management of water resources to better cope with drought and floods had in turn helped to benefit millions of His subjects living in the country\u2019s rural areas.<\/p>\n His Majesty was also awarded the IAUP Peace Award by the International Association of University Presidents in 1986, the U NEP Gold Medal of Distinction by the UN Environment Program in 1992, and the World Health Organization (WHO)\u2019s Plaque in 2 000, along with numerous other international awards, which all acknowledged His Majesty\u2019s dedication to his people and his country.<\/p>\n His Majesty’s life-long \u00a0devotion towards advancing and refining Thailand’s agricultural sector resulted in a significant improvement in the welfare of Thai people and paved way for Thailand to become the world’s number one net food exporter.<\/p>\n Through royal development projects, Thailand became self-sufficient through its ability to feed itself as well as the rest of the world.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The Royal Rainmaking<\/strong><\/p>\n Water scarcity is one of the most pressing issues facing our world today. The United Nations estimates that more than 40 percent of the global population live in conditions where there is shortage of water. In most of the agrarian countries where agriculture represents a significant source of\u00a0GDP, the need for water consumption in the sector has inflated to more than 80 percent of the overall demand.<\/p>\n In Thailand, farming activities take up almost 70 percent of total land use. This requires a high amount of water supply, mostly for the agro-industrial sector. The result is a\u00a0sporadic dry spell throughout the country. Coupled with high levels of deforestation over decades, the lack of rainfall intensifies aridity, especially during the dr y season.<\/p>\n Having shown interest in science and\u00a0technology at a young age before enrolling in the Faculty of Science\u00a0at the Universit y of Lausanne, His Majesty King Bhumibol\u00a0Adulyadej\u00a0employed his knowledge based on his vision to improve the living condit ions of the people, especially for disadvantaged farmers who continue to suffer from\u00a0shortages of water. In 1955, during a\u00a0visit to the most remote areas in Thailand’s northeastern provinces, His Majesty\u00a0observed how weather co nditions were cloudy,\u00a0yet\u00a0not producing any precipitation. The incident marked the beginning of artificial rain making, acknowledged by Thais as the \u2018Royal Rainmaking Project\u2019. His Majesty had realised the feasibility of this project after conducting a series of relevant research on meteorology and weather modification.<\/p>\n The first experiment was conducted on 1 July 1969 under the supervision of His Majesty, with\u00a0Mom Rajawongse (M.R.) Debariddhi Devakula, an expert in agricultural engineering, as an assistant. With the initial result being a success, in 2003 His Majesty was granted a patent from the European Patent Office for weat her modification through the Royal Rainmaking technology.<\/p>\n Ever since the invention was introduced, it has gone through a series of transformations, enabling transfers of technologi cal expertise and attracting cooperation from different actors with a common hope to enhance the efficiency and effectiven ess of the artificial rainmaking process. In doing so, the following steps are employed: \u2018agitating\u2019 to activate cloud formation by using weather modification techn iques; \u2018fattening\u2019 to activate the accumulation of cloud droplets, and lastly \u2018attacking\u2019 to initiate rainfall from the cloud.<\/p>\n The\u00a0project later evolved into the Bureau of Royal Rainmaking and Agricultural Aviation under the Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives. The establishment manifests the technology’s success and practicality in alleviating the water resource management crisis in Thailand. In addition to this, the project serves as a basis for providing technical cooperation to countries with the same desire t o combat droughts and improve water management.<\/p>\n The success of artificial rainmaking drew global attention and brought in requests for knowledge sharing from several Asia n countries. The calling has been pronounced as far as the Middle East, where farmers suffer from arid climates and extremely long peri ods of dry season. Jordan, experiencing a range of 20-200 millimetres of rain annually, has so far been the only country eligible for the ope ration due to its uniquely disadvantaged geography and climate conditions. The operation is expected to ease the side impact of climate change suffered by the country, which causes a decrease in pr ecipitation from 15 to 60 percent per year.<\/p>\n Since its birth in 1969, the Royal Rainmaking project continues to alleviate drought problem in Thailand’s rural area enab ling farmers to harvest without disruption. The Royal Rainmaking Project was made possible through\u00a0His Majesty\u2019s persistent efforts, talent, skill and most importantl y, a sincere and genuine regard for his people and country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"