The Republic of Thailand has much reverence towards their monarchy, particularly with their reigning King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The people treat their King with utmost respect, unconditional love, and national fervor - knowing that the King has provided them with sufficient aid to augment their individual lives with the needed progress.
Such admiration was apparent during my Thai lessons yesterday, as my Khruu Poi (teacher in Thai speak) narrated stories of how the Thai nation venerate the contributions of the King in their daily lives. In return of the King's generous deeds, select Thai people volunteer for Racha Pranukroh Foundation, a non-profit organization that provide community services particularly in times of disaster and national relief efforts.
The King is their symbol of unity and hope, a go-to person in times of need and an obvious emblem in periods of national pride.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej recently celebrated his 85th birthday last December 5. In the video, the King called for his people to maintain peace and unity as the crowd cheered "Song Phra Choreon or Long Live the King." Khruu Poi added that the throng of people gathered dressed in yellow because the color is the King's natal color - December 5, 1927 fell on a Monday and per astrological rule, people born on the specific day is protected by the god Chandra and yellow is the day's assigned color accordingly.
As an added treat, Khruu Poi showed the class several commendable Thai commercials, such as "Daddy", by Ogilvy and Mather for Thai Insurance.
Ad Title: DADDY
Ad Agency: Ogilvy and Mather
Client: Thai Insurance
Ad Suay Mak. Kob Khun Khruu Poi Khrap ((The ad is very beautiful/ Thank you, teacher).
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