HM THE KING'S NEW YEAR MESSAGE

His Majesty's wishes for the New Year

By The Nation

Published on January 1, 2010

HM the King thanks all who wish him a quick recovery from illness in a nationwide TV broadcast on Thursday night. The King encouraged Thais to use utmost efforts in living and working for the benefits of the country.

His Majesty the King yesterday thanked his subjects for their concern about his recent illness and their wishes for his speedy recovery and good health.

He also extended his wishes for them to enjoy happiness and success in the coming year.

In his traditional New Year's address broadcast last night, His Majesty urged all Thais to perform their duties to the best of their ability and allow wisdom to guide their actions.

"Each and every one of you should think first of the public interest in your personal behaviour and work performance. That is a truly sustainable benefit that everyone can share in, and it can lead to improved welfare for individuals and Thailand as a whole, which is what everyone desires," His Majesty said.

-- The Nation 2010/1/1

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King asks Thais to work for common interest

BANGKOK, Jan 1 (TNA) – Thailand’s revered and beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej has asked his subjects to work with utmost efficiency and for the benefit of the public interest.

King Bhumibol, who has been hospitalised at Bangkok’s Siriraj Hospital since September 19, initially with a lung infection and fever, said in his New Year message televised late Thursday that Thais who love their country should dedicate themselves to carrying out the tasks they have before them to the best of their ability.

Most importantly, faithful Thais must realise that the common good is long-lasting and benefits everyone, the monarch said. The common good creates happiness for individuals and the country as a whole as wished by everyone.

The king also thanked his subjects for their concern for his health.

Accompanied by cabinet members, senior government officials, representatives from the private sector and foreign diplomats, Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva on New Year’s Day signed get-well books for His Majesty the King at the Grand Palace.

The commanders of Thailand’s three armed forces -- army, navy and air force – were also present.

The Grand Palace has allowed people to sign the book expressing wishes for His Majesty’s speedy recovery from 7am to 5pm Friday. Well-wishers will each receive a royal calendar for 2010 as a souvenir. (TNA)

-- TNA 2010/1/1

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