That he is a great king… That he reigns with the righteousness, love, compassion, sacrifice, diligence, perseverance, wisdom, responsibility, knowledge and understanding, while adhering to the virtue of a good Buddhist…is evident and genuine, as manifested in his astounding range of public activities, from the day of enthronement to today. This explains why he commands the highest reverence, profound appreciation, and great affection from the Thai people.