HM the King observed that most monkeys, when they have obtained bananas, will store them in their mouths. They will do this for a hole bunch of bananas or until their cheeks are filled up. Only then they will start to chew and swallow the bananas.
His Majesty has modelled the technique for water detention on the way monkeys eat. His Majesty has asked the Royal Irrigation Department to construct large water detention reservoirs in a ten square kilometre area near the coast, in order to store water from natural water courses and newly-dug canals. New water gates are also to be constructed to release water into the sea during low-tides, while the gates will be closed during high-tides to prevent seas water from flooding the reservoirs and the area.
The full implementation of the Kaem Ling Project needs careful study and planning which takes time, therefore this cannot be achieved in the preliminary stage. However, certain stages of the project can be carried out to alleviate flood problems in the short run.
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His Majesty has invented many devices with appropriate technology to improve the people’s living conditions and the environment. February 2 each year is observed as Thailand’s National Inventors Day. The celebration of the day is meant to honor His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who is recognized as a role model for Thai inventors.
The Cabinet, during its meeting on 10 May 1994, approved the proclamation of February 2 as National Inventors Day, and Thailand has celebrated the day since 1995. To mark this occasion, the National Research Council of Thailand each year presents awards for inventors of outstanding inventions. Apart from honoring His Majesty the King, the celebration is intended to promote Thai inventions and publicize achievements of Thai inventors.
His Majesty the King invented an apparatus for use in wastewater treatment and it was registered at the Department of Intellectual Property, Ministry of Commerce. The first patent, number 3127, was granted on 2 February 1993 for his invention, which is referred to as “Chaipattana Aerator, Model RX-2.” The Chaipattana Aerator is a paddle-wheel machine in the form of a floating buoy that helps add oxygen to water. It was awarded the first prize by the National Research Council of Thailand on 22 July 1993.
His Majesty is the first member of a Thai Royal Family to be granted a patent for an invention. His invention was the ninth of its kind to be patented in the world. Both the public and private sectors have been applying this inexpensive technology to treat wastewater in many places. The treatment has brought satisfactory results and helped save the country’s foreign currency in imports of wastewater treatment equipment. It has also contributed to environmental preservation and benefited farmers, who depend on water for cultivation.
Despite His Majesty’s patent rights, public agencies are allowed to use his brainchild free of charge to improve water reservoirs and conserve the environment. His inventions have gained international recognition. The Chaipattana Aerator was presented with awards at an international exhibition in Brussels, Belgium, in the year 2000.
Eight years after His Majesty was granted the first patent, a second patent was presented to him for his aerator machine, with patent number 10304. The Department of Intellectual Property on 5 December 2001 presented the second patent to His Majesty at Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin, Prachuap Khiri Khan Province. The Department on 19 April 2001 issued the patent for the “Water Air Pump Type Aerator, Model RX 5C,” referred to as “Chaipattana Aerator, Model RX 5C,” or “Royal Experiment 5C.” This invention is a prototype of a mechanical oxidation device for use in water treatment.
His Majesty the King attaches great importance to the enhancement of environmental quality. His inventions can be “a model of success” for everyone to learn and put into practice.