DESCRIPTION: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej is the ninth king of the Chakri Dynasty, which was founded in 1782 by King Rama I. His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX, is the longest reigning king in the Thai history. His Majesty the King is well recognized as the heart and soul of the Thai nation. He is held in high esteem not only by his own subjects, but His Majesty also commands enormous respect from people in all parts of the world.