His Majesty King Bhumibol of Thailand is not only the longest reigning monarch of the world, but is also the acknowledged most hard-working monarch in modern world history. He is beloved and revered by all Thai people, and has earned the sincere respect and admiration of world leaders as shown by the grand celebration in June 2006 of the 60th anniversary of his accession to the throne which was attended by 25 heads of state from all over the world, and the many awards he has been honoured with by international organizations. But you may want to know more about this great man. To get acquainted with our most beloved King, please read the following.