This is the text of the Oath of Succession to the Throne taken by His Majesty King Bhumibol during his coronation on the 5th of May, 1950. For 55 long years since then, the King has faithfully and earnestly carried out his pledge. More than 3,000 development projects have been initiated by the King and implemented throughout the country, most of them aimed at improving the living conditions of his subjects, especially those in the remote rural areas.