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They say that a kingdom is li...

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.

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It is true, there are many ba...

It is true, there are many bad people; there are more of them than in the past, but that is because there are more people, meaning the population has tripled; there must be three times more bad people.

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When people have compassion, ...

When people have compassion, friendship, and unity, they speak and think in a constructive way to ensure national independence and prosperity.

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When I was young, we had noth...

When I was young, we had nothing. The carpets and upholstery in the palace were full of holes. The floors creaked. Everything was so old. Yes, we had a piano, an upright given to us by the Fine Arts Department. But it was out of tune.

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Support each other as is need...

Support each other as is needed to achieve goals for the benefit of the people and the nation's security.

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The important thing for the s...

The important thing for the survival of the Thai society is that the majority of those who work, both in the government and the private sector, still strive to work in the same direction; this is why the Thai nation still stands.

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In Thailand's history there h...

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

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Western people ask me whether...

Western people ask me whether it is a paradox that I am King but support democracy. I have to tell them that in Thailand, the King is the guarantor of democracy.

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Therefore, I think that in th...

Therefore, I think that in the celebration of the 50 years of the present reign, there must be research on the changes that the country has undergone, and in the future, it could be used as a lesson for our future actions.

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Since that time up until the ...

Since that time up until the present time, there have been progress, and changes all through the time. The changes have not come by themselves; these changes have come from the doings of everyone in the country.

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The attainment of the present...

The attainment of the present status of Thailand has to depend on the ability or the actions of all the inhabitants of the country.

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We need to inspire and give e...

We need to inspire and give each other confidence so that the work we do will be fruitful for the well-being of the people and the stability and security of the country.

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A good person can make anothe...

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

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Many other countries in this ...

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.

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If Thai citizens still hold t...

If Thai citizens still hold this harmony in their hearts, there is hope that in whatever the situation, Thailand will surely get through it safely and with stability.

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Our country will be stabilize...

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

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I know things, but I shut my ...

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

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There may be some people in t...

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.

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The King has a right to make ...

The King has a right to make political remarks. He is a Thai citizen and has his rights and freedoms under the Constitution. Each of you is under the Constitution, and so is the King. I am using my freedom under the Constitution.

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Section 7 of the Constitution...

Section 7 of the Constitution doesn't grant a power for the king to do whatever he wishes.

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