Quotes from Bhumibol Adulyadej

In Thailand's history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed.

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.

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

Why is it that the king can do no wrong? This shows they do not regard the king as being a human. But the king can do wrong.

There may be some people in the country who forget to perform their duty. You should set an example by doing your job with honesty and faithfulness.

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.

People get angry at others who express a different opinion, while, in fact, they should be angry at themselves. But we must be angry at ourselves the most when we say something today, only to say something else tomorrow.

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

A good person can make another person good it means that goodness will elicit goodness in the society other persons will also be good.

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

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

In Thailand's history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed.

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

If we can find a way to keep floodwater in reserve and to use it when it's needed, it will be a double boon.

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.

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.

My mother praised me when I did something good, and then the next moment, she would say, 'Don't float.' She put me in a balloon and then pricked it.

I know things, but I shut my mouth. They don't want me to speak, so I don't speak.

The most important thing is you should not be split or fighting each other.

Without unity, the country will face disaster.

Our country will be stabilized, with all key establishments in society working in unity with full awareness among Thais of their duties and responsibilities.

They say that a kingdom is like a pyramid: the king on top and the people below. But in this country, it's upside down.

If they want to write about me in a good way, they should write how I do things that are useful.

It is useless to live on burned ruins.