His Majesty never simply issue instructions and go it alone. The impetus always come from the local people, who must agree with the proposal and cooperate to see to its success. The Royal Development Projects have all been started in this way.
They cover a wide range of subjects from the introduction of new crops to water conservation, from swamp drainage to the preservation of forests, and their aim has been sustainable development, serving not only immediate needs, but also those of future generations. This is to be achieved by conserving the environment and restoring areas that have already suffered from misuse
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