BANGKOK — At 8:00 p.m. on December 31, 2025, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn graciously delivered a New Year address from the Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall at Dusit Palace, bestowing royal blessings for the year 2026 to bring encouragement and morale to the Thai people.
The royal address stated:
“On the occasion of the New Year 2569, I wish to extend happiness and good wishes to you all.
As you are all aware, in October of this year, Her Majesty Queen Sirikit The Queen Mother passed away. I have been deeply moved to witness people from all walks of life continuously paying their respects to the royal remains, remembering her great royal benevolence and the royal duties she faithfully performed for the nation throughout her life.
I wish to express my profound gratitude to you all, and I will hold the goodwill you have shown on this occasion as encouragement to carry out all my duties to the fullest of my abilities.
Over the past year, there have been several matters of concern, such as volatile and tense international situations in various parts of the world, as well as severe natural disasters. When these occurred, they revealed problems and obstacles in various areas that significantly affected the lives and well-being, as well as the morale and spirits, of us all.
For this reason, strengthening friendly relations with allied nations and fostering love and unity among all of us within our own country are matters of utmost importance. I earnestly hope that you will all unite your strength and determination even more firmly to fulfill your duties in coordination with one another, adhering to righteousness, virtue, and the collective interest of the nation, which will bring maximum benefit to everyone in the nation.
Such cooperation will truly guarantee the stability of our country and the peace and happiness of us all. May the power of the Triple Gem and the sacred things you revere protect and keep you all free from suffering, free from danger, and blessed with happiness and success in all aspirations throughout the coming year and forever.”
His Majesty the King and Her Majesty the Queen also graciously bestowed Royal New Year greeting cards for the year 2026 upon the people of Thailand.
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