1. The King reigns; he does not rule. No King anywhere, however, could be closer to or show such rapport with his people than dose H.M. King Bhumibol Adulyadej. His Majesty has traveled to every province throughout Thailand where he has met his people, asked questions concerning their welfare, listened to their problems, and then set about finding ways to help them to improve their lives. Traveling under often uncomfortable and exhausting circumstances, no corner of his country was too far for His Majesty to visit to see his people. He is symbol of unity and their ultimate hope for help. Of