No one did more to burnish the reputation of Thailand on the international stage
BANGKOK: -- In surveying the scope of achievements made by His Majesty the King, the incalculable benefits he wrought for Thailand and its people rightly take precedent.
But no picture of his 70-year reign can be complete without appreciating the central role he commanded in Thai foreign relations. His Majesty not only set the tone for warm ties with foreign leaders and countries, he also gave Thailand a firm and peaceful standing in the international arena.
The fruits of his tireless work at home also spread beyond Thai shores to aid the development and wellbeing of populations all over the world.
He performed on the international stage not only as head of state but also as the embodiment of Thai values, personifying the wisdom of peaceful coexistence for a world of diverse peoples and cultures.