Celebrating 100 years of royal grace

His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama VIII of the Chakri Dynasty of Thailand

He was born on September 20, 1925, in Heidelberg, Baden, Weimar Republic.

He ascended to the throne on March 2, 1935 - June 9, 1946 (11 years, 3 months, 7 days).

His Majesty passed away

On June 9, 1946 (20 years old) at the Boromphiman Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Phra Nakhon Province, Thailand. The royal cremation was held on March 29, 1950 at the Royal Crematorium, Sanam Luang, Thailand.

Containing relics

At the Golden Palace in the middle of Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Thailand

The temple of the reign is Wat Suthat Thepwararam, Mahidol Royal Family.

Thai Chakri Dynasty

Father: His Majesty King Mahidol Adulyadej the Great

Mother: Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra

Religion: Theravada Buddhism.

His Majesty King Mahidol Adulyadej the Great, the Prince Father, and Her Majesty Queen Sri Nakarindra the Princess Mother are grandchildren of His Majesty King Chulalongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Sri Savarindira, the Queen Mother. Their elder sister is Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, the Princess of Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra, and members of the Thai royal family. Their younger brother is His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, King Rama IX, and they are the uncles of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, King Rama X, the current monarch.

As September 20, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, the government has joined with Wat Suthat Thepwararam to organize activities to celebrate the 100th anniversary of His Majesty's birth from September 20-27, 2025, at Wat Suthat Thepwararam in Phra Nakhon District Bangkok, Thailand

by organizing a Buddhist chanting ceremony, a merit-making alms-giving ceremony for the royal merit, and a flower-laying ceremony to pay homage, as well as organizing various activities.

On this auspicious occasion

Therefore, we would like to present the royal history and important royal activities that have brought benefits to the Thai people, Including interesting details of the celebrations held this time, for readers to know.

Royal history

His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, the Eighth King, was born on Sunday, September 20, 1925, in Heidelberg, Germany, during the reign of King Rama VI. He was the son of His Royal Highness Prince Mahidol Adulyadej, Prince of Songkhla Nakarin, and Mom Sangwan. He had an elder sister, Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, and a younger brother, His Royal Highness Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej. He began his primary education at Mater Dei School before continuing his studies at Debsirin School. He then continued his studies in Switzerland at Miremont School and the Val de la Jouiss-Roman School. He earned an Associate Degree in Law from the University of Lausanne, Switzerland. and continued his studies in law and economics at the same university.

Following the 1932 Revolution, King Prajadhipok abdicated on March 2, 1934. The House of Representatives and the government resolved to appoint Prince Ananda Mahidol to succeed to the throne as the eighth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. However, at the time, he was only eight years old and still studying in Switzerland, so they appointed Prince Anuwat Chaturon, Prince Athit Thipyapa, and Chao Phraya Yommarat (Pan Sukhum) as regents until he reached adulthood.

Although residing abroad, due to his beautiful royal conduct, he was respected and loved by all groups of people. His two visits to Thailand gave him the opportunity to observe the living conditions of the people both in the cities and in the countryside. He saw that there were many things that needed to be developed and to help the Thai people have a better life. He was determined to develop and develop the country to be on a par with the European countries where he studied.

Regarding religion, he took the oath of allegiance to Buddhism at Wat Phra Sri Rattana Satsadaram on 19 November 1938.

In terms of education, His Majesty the King has aspirations to produce more doctors to be able to help the people. The second medical school (the first being Siriraj Hospital, Faculty of Medicine) was established at Chulalongkorn Hospital, which is now the Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University.

Organizing activities to honor His Majesty

September 20, 2025, marks the 100th anniversary of the birth of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX. The government has requested royal permission to organize activities to honor and commemorate the 100th anniversary of his birth. The government, in collaboration with Wat Suthat Thepwararam and related agencies, will organize activities to honor and commemorate his great kindness from September 20-27, 2025, at Wat Suthat Thepwararam in Phra Nakhon District.

Bangkok, with details of various activities as follows:

1. Hold a ceremony to worship and hold a press conference on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at 8:00 a.m. at the Royal Monument of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, circumambulation area, north of the Royal Vihara, and hold a press conference at the Royal Vihara, Wat Suthat Thepwararam.

2. Organize a religious ceremony by chanting Buddhist mantras and making merit by offering alms to monks to offer royal merit at 7:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The central part will organize the ceremony at Wat Suthat Thepwararam. The regional part in every province will organize the ceremony at the place where the royal monument of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, the Eighth King, is enshrined, which is enshrined in each province, the provincial hall or an appropriate place, and in foreign countries.

The Ambassador and the Consulate shall consider the arrangement of the ceremony as deemed appropriate and suitable, including holding a Buddhist chanting ceremony to offer merit to His Majesty the King at 9:30 a.m. on Saturday, September 20, 2025, at the Royal Vihara, Wat Suthat Thepwararam.

3. Arrange a wreath-laying ceremony to pay homage on Saturday, September 20, 2025. The central government will hold the ceremony at Wat Suthat Thepwararam. The regional government in every province will hold the ceremony at the location where the royal monument of King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, is enshrined, located in each province, the provincial hall, or an appropriate location. In foreign countries, embassies and consulates will consider the arrangement of the ceremony as they deem appropriate and suitable.

4. The Treasury Department created commemorative coins and commemorative coins in honor of His Majesty the King, and the Thailand Post Company Limited created commemorative postage stamps in honor of His Majesty the King in collaboration with the Ministry of Digital Economy and Society.

5. Invite government agencies, the private sector, and the public to set up tables to enshrine the royal statue, portrait, or royal image of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, between 1-30 September 2025.

6. Organize volunteer activities to offer royal merit to His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, between 1 - 30 September 2025 as appropriate.

7. Organize activities to honor His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, from September 20-27, 2025, at Wat Suthat Thepwararam. These include an exhibition honoring His Majesty, presenting His Majesty's history and royal duties, performances honoring His Majesty, demonstrations of cultural heritage, vendors selling products and merchandise, a light garden exhibition related to Buddhism, a Night Museum at the Palace Museum of the Supreme Patriarch (Pae Dissadeva Maha Thera), a Noppapujani activity, a "Group 9" altar table contest, and lighting decorations around Wat Suthat Thepwararam to create an atmosphere of elegance.

8. The Office of the Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister has produced a commemorative book titled "Little Princes - Young Kings." This book, written by Her Royal Highness Princess Galyani Vadhana, Princess of Naradhiwas Rajanagarindra, chronicles the royal history of His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol and His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great, from their youth to their accession to the throne. In addition to the youthful conduct of both monarchs, it also reflects the state of Thailand's international relations over a period of time.

The logo of the Royal Celebration Event. The meaning of the logo of the event.

Celebrating His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary., On September 20, 2025.

King Rama VIII or His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, consists of the royal initials A.P.R. This means King Ananda Mahidol. The background is gold in color, within a red circle frame, which is the color of Sunday, the color of the day of his birth. Inside the frame are decorated with 12 diamonds, which means his reign of 12 years. The background is blue, the color of the royal monarch. Above, there is the Great Crown of Victory, which consists of the number 8, which is the auspicious number of the reign. Behind the Great Crown, there is the White Noppapat Maha Sewet Chat, which shows the royal rank of the King.

Flanked by seven white umbrellas, with numbers below. 100 means the anniversary of His Majesty's birth. 100th Anniversary of the Red Background Gold-edged Ribbon

(Pink) The end of the strip is shaped like the head of a bull, representing the Year of the Ox, the zodiac year of His Majesty's birth. The text reads "Celebrating His Majesty's 100th Anniversary of His Majesty's Birth". " at the very bottom is the text "20 September 2025"

On this important occasion, we invite the Thai people to join in activities to honor His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Ramathibodi, on the occasion of his 100th birthday anniversary, between 20 and 27 September 2025, to honor him. It is an honor and a way to remember His Majesty's boundless grace towards all Thai people.

Information source

Public Relations Department, organizing activities to honor His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol, Rama IX, on the occasion of the 100th anniversary of his birth on September 20, 2025.

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