King Rama X Asks King Bhumibol’s Grace to Protect Thais in 2018

King Vajiralongkorn walks Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, during a procession for his father. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn / Associated Press
King Vajiralongkorn walks Thursday, Oct. 26, 2017, during a procession for his father. Photo: Wason Wanichakorn / Associated Press

BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn addressed the nation on television Sunday at midnight to wish Thais a happy 2018, saying they had carried themselves well through many important 2017 events with tolerance and calmness.

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“May the grace of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and all sacred entities protect and grant you moral strengths so you will continue to be a strong force for the country,” he said.

A card designed by King Vajiralongkorn to mark the beginning of 2018.

King Vajiralongkorn also issued a greeting card with his own drawings of a happy family, a snowman, a Christmas tree and a home.

The cover of the greeting card contains the insignia of the House of Chakri above his own and his mother’s, Queen Sirikit.

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