King Bhumibol Adulyadej was born in the United States of America on December 5,1927. He returned to Thailand as the ninth king of the Charis dynasty on May 5,1950.
Throughout his reign ,he began to visit his people,talk and listen to them about their problems. He learned first hand of the needs of his people. He tried to find ways to give immediate help. Throughout the years,he traveled to many provinces and rural areas all around the kingdom.