Tuesday, 6 December 2011

Long Live the King

Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej returns from the Grand Palace to Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok on Monday, his 84th birthday.

December 5 has always been a special day for Thai people for over six decades. It is the king's birthday anniversary and Father's Day for the Royal Thai Kingdom. It is also a public holiday and a number of activities are held on the day.

Urban people in the new generation may not realised how much the King has done for the country since they were born with comfort and almost trouble free. If they were born a few decades back in upcountry or rural area where poverty and poor sanitation were among the main life obstacles, they would definitely realise how their lives had become improved. It is mostly by the King's initiatives and long-sighted projects. I think if we choose to follow only a few of his ideas, we would have a much better life and society at large.

I don't think we can find someone so dedicated like the King in our life-time. I think I am absolutely lucky to be born as his subject.

LONG LIVE THE KING.


Thursday, 24 November 2011

new kid on the blog



I took a picture of this little angel when we dropped by a market on the way to Doi Inthanon, Chiangmai. She was beside her mum who was selling food at this roadside hill tribe market. 


She was smiley, lovely and friendly to all passers-by including me. After taking her picture, I showed it to her. The toddler of six months old looked at it and smiled.


Look at her. She can make you fall with her smile. :)