The Book The King of Thailand in World Focus

Distributed to Educational Institutions and Libraries (23/12/2010) The Ministry of Education has distributed the book The King of Thailand in World Focus through Thailand Post to schools, universities, and libraries all over Thailand to be used as part of their English learning programs.

The book, published by the Foreign Correspondents’ Club of Thailand (FCCT), features the life and works of His Majesty the King through the eyes and observations of foreign journalists in Thailand.

Mr. Marwaan Macan-Markar, FCCT President, and other members of the FCCT Board presented copies of the book, the first paperback version, to the Ministry of Education in a ceremony on 20 December 2010 at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in Bangkok. Foreign Minister Kasit Piromya presided over the ceremony, which was also attended by representatives from Thai government agencies, as well as local and international media.

In his remarks, Foreign Minister Kasit said that articles in the book contain ethical and moral values which the young Thai generation can learn from His Majesty the King’s speeches and gracious conduct.

Dr. Weerachai Thavornthon, Secretary to the Minister of Education, emphasized the importance of the book, not only as an English-language learning tool for Thai schools, universities, and libraries in all parts of the country, but also as a resource for Thai youth to read and learn about His Majesty the King’s lifelong contributions for the well-being of his nation and people.

Mr. Ormsin Chivapruck, President of Thailand Post, expressed Thailand Post’s great pleasure to be part of the project to help disseminate information about His Majesty the King’s work and promote education for Thai youth in a wider context.

Mr. Denis Gray, editor-in-chief of The King of Thailand in World Focus, explained that the first edition of the book, containing a collection of articles and photographs, was produced in the mid-1980s to celebrate the auspicious occasion of the 60th Anniversary of His Majesty the King’s Birthday. Since then, it has been periodically updated.

On the auspicious occasion of His Majesty the King’s 84th Birthday Anniversary in 2011, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs plans to distribute copies of this book to schools, universities, and libraries abroad through Thai embassies and consulates all over the world. The objective is to make His Majesty the King’s contributions better known to the world at large.