Coronation Day

Please be informed that 5th May 2007, Saturday, is the Coronation Day in Thailand and as such, it is a public holiday observed in IBC.

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was crowned as Rama IX, the 9th king of the Chakri dynasty, on 5th May 1950. The anniversary of this day has been observed as a public holiday ever since.

In former times, the accession to the throne of a Thai sovereign was not celebrated publicly. Only a simple ceremony was held by the court officials, in which the royal title and articles of royal use were presented to the King.

After King Mongkut (Rama IV) ascended the throne on 15th May 1851, he issued an edict saying that the coronation of a monarch was regarded as an auspicious occasion and thus be joyfully celebrated by the people. This was the first time the enthronement of a Thai King was celebrated.

During the reign of the present King, Coronation Day is observed by a series of religious rites lasting for three days from 3rd to 5th May. The Thai people rejoice and express their affection and loyalty to His Majesty by organizing a celebration on his coronation day.

LEONG KOK HING

Assistant Rector for Administrative Affairs
Dated this on 1st day May 2007.