On the occasion of the diamond jubilee, this video shows how the people in Phuket pay tribute and revere HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej. From Andaman News. For our generation, many do not know that His Majesty the King paid a visit to Phuket island in 1959. The royal visit brought upmost happiness to his subjects in Phuket. Our special Report today traces back the happy and proud memories of people who met the king or presented some things to him. Let’s go back together: March 8th — 12th 1959 were big days for the islanders of Phuket due to the Royal visit of their Majesties the King and Queen. March the 9th seems even the most significant day for a then young girl Pranee Manosunthorn, aged 12 years old who was one of very few students chosen to sing a short poem in front of the King and Queen. Today, 47 years later, she is Assistant Professor Pranee Sakulpipat who still remembers all the remarkable detail of the proud moment. She showed off commemorative coins given by His Majesty the King after her performance. On the auspicious occasion of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty’s Accession to the Throne, the Phuket Provincial Administration Organization has been gathering old photos and data about the Royal visit by putting up an exhibition at Central Festival for the general public and tourists to view and learn about the King in Phuket. Many old photos were put on display and the public are invited to sign their wishes. Ajaan Pranee expressed the fondness and endeavors of …
