King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the King of Thailand. He is also known as Rama IX, as he is the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty. Having reigned since 9 June 1946, he is the world's longest-serving current head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, serving for 69 years, 82 days.King Bhumibol is respected and revered by most Thais. In 1957, the overthrow of his then government was justified with allegations of which is offence against the dignity of the monarch, punishable under Thai law.Although Bhumibol did invite public criticism in a 2005 speech,the lèse majestélaws have not been revoked by the Thai parliament.