A biography for Bhumibol Adulyadejhasn’t been written yet.
“Thailand was built on compassion.”
“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.”
“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.”
“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.”
“In Thailand's history there have been dissensions from time to time, but in general, unity has prevailed.”
“The attainment of the present status of Thailand has to depend on the ability or the actions of all the inhabitants of the country.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Having an election with only one candidate running is impossible. This is not a democracy.”
“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.”
“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.”
“Some say that now that 50 years have passed, we would like another 50 more years to celebrate once again; that means it will be 100 years. After one hundred years, I will be 118 years old.”
“I became inspired while I was listening to music on the radio. I felt the music in my head sounded better, so I turned off the radio and scribbled it down on a piece of paper. I remember that it was in May. People liked that song. They said it was beautiful. I felt overjoyed.”
“When people have compassion, friendship, and unity, they speak and think in a constructive way to ensure national independence and prosperity.”
“Section 7 of the Constitution doesn't grant a power for the king to do whatever he wishes.”
“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.”
“Asking for a royally appointed prime minister is undemocratic. It is, pardon me, a mess. It is irrational.”
“I am not afraid if the criticism concerns what I do wrong, because then I know. Because if you say the King cannot be criticized, it means that the King is not human.”
“We must use the wrath of nature as our teacher.”
“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.”