The Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the KingÂ’s 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007
In this year, the Kingdom of Thailand will hold a year-long celebration as tribute to our beloved H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
His Majesty the King has approved the Royal Ceremonial Emblem to commemorate his 80th birthday next December.
The emblem was launched yesterday by the Fine Arts Department. The royal symbol was selected by the King from 12 styles designed by five artists of the department. His Majesty approved the 12th, designed by Sumet Putpuang.
"His Majesty gave suggestions to the artist about the pattern. The artist amended the pattern three times before it received royal approval," said the department's director-general Arak Sanghitkul.
Sumet said the composition of the emblem depicted the Royal Cipher of His Majesty placed on the Noble Throne and surmounted by the Great Crown of Victory. The backrest of the Great Crown shows the three-tiered umbrellas of kingship.[The Great White Umbrellas of the State: the center Nine-tiers is the crucial one to represent the Kingship and the conposition of 2 seven-tiers on both side]
The emblem is decorated with 80 diamonds, signifying the King's age. An inscription is written on a pink ribbon. [Text on ribbon represent the celebration title "The Celebrations on the Auspicious Occasion of His Majesty the KingÂ’s 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5th December 2007"]
His Majesty suggested to Sumet to add nine Bullet Wood flowers on the octagon-shaped base that supports the Noble Throne.
The formal meaning of his latest work will be revealed by the Office of His Majesty's Principal Private Secretary soon.
People could decorate their homes with a flag bearing the emblem together with the national flag throughout the year without having to ask permission