Bhumibol Adulyadej quotes

Bhumibol Adulyadej was the King of Thailand and the world’s longest-reigning monarch at the time of his death. Deeply respected by his people, he played a pivotal role in the country’s development and stability. He is remembered for his dedication to rural development, social projects, and fostering national unity. Here are 16 of his quotes:

Everyone must correct his own self; this is something more difficult to cope with, but it is not impossible.

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

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

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

Nature is something outside our body, but the mind is within us.

Bhumibol Adulyadej

Goodness is something that makes us serene and content; it is magnificent. Those who are not good are evil.

Bhumibol Adulyadej

The important thing for the survival of the Thai society is that the majority of those who work, both in the government and the private sector, still strive to work in the same direction; this is why the Thai nation still stands.

Bhumibol Adulyadej

The will to work of everyone in the country is the best guarantee of national survival.

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

I have been extremely touched by these signs of affection on the part of all the Thai people.

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

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

It could be argued that, in Thailand, many foreigners have come and gone, and the number of people who are considered to be Thai have traveled abroad in a great number.

Bhumibol Adulyadej

My philosophy has been to take things day by day. When I talk about this philosophy it makes people perhaps a little surprised.

Bhumibol Adulyadej