His Majesty has been honoured with numerous prestigious awards for his lifelong work. He has also received honorary degrees from some of the world's most renowned universities.

Among the recent accolades for His Majesty came from the US Congress in its concurrent resolutions by the House of Representatives and the Senate in 2008 marking the 80th birthday anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej as well as the 175th anniversary of the commencement of the diplomatic relations between the United States and Thailand:

110th CONGRESS
2d Session
S. CON. RES. 66
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CONCURRENT RESOLUTION

Whereas 2008 marks the 175th anniversary of the signing of the Treaty of Amity and Commerce between the United States and the Kingdom of Thailand in 1833, during President Andrew Jackson's administration and the reign of King Rama III, and the commencement of the relationship between the 2 countries;

Whereas Thailand was the first treaty ally of the United States in the Asia-Pacific region and remains a steadfast friend with shared values of freedom, democracy, and liberty;

Whereas in December 2003, the United States designated Thailand as a major ally outside the North Atlantic Treaty Organization, which improved the security of both countries, particularly by facilitating joint counterterrorism efforts;

Whereas for more than a quarter century, Thailand has been the host country of Cobra Gold, the United States Pacific Command's annual multinational military training exercise, designed to ensure regional peace and promote regional security cooperation;

Whereas in the wake of the tragic 2004 tsunami, the United States and Thailand launched joint relief operations from Utapao, Thailand, strengthening the overall capacity of the forces involved in providing relief and setting the model for effective humanitarian operations throughout the entire region affected by the deadly tsunami;

Whereas Thailand is a key partner of the United States in Southeast Asia and has supported closer relations between the United States and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations;

Whereas on June 22, 2006, Congress agreed to House Concurrent Resolution 409, 109th Congress, commemorating the 60th anniversary of the ascension to the throne of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand;

Whereas on December 5, 2007, the people of Thailand celebrated the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-serving monarch, who is loved and respected for his lifelong dedication to the social and economic development of the people of Thailand;

Whereas on December 23, 2007, the Royal Thai Government held nationwide parliamentary elections that are paving the way for a successful return of democracy to Thailand;

Whereas approximately 500,000 people of Thai descent live in the United States, joining in the pursuit of the American Dream;

Whereas Thailand is the 20th largest trading partner of the United States, with bilateral trade totaling approximately $30,600,000,000 per year; and

Whereas the bonds of friendship and mutual respect between the United States and Thailand are strong: Now, therefore, be it

                    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring), That Congress--
                           (1) commemorates the 175th anniversary of relations between the United States and                            the Kingdom of Thailand;
                           (2) offers sincere congratulations to the Kingdom of Thailand and the people of                            Thailand for the democratic, free, and fair elections held on December 23, 2007;
                           (3) commemorates the 80th birthday of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of                            Thailand and offers sincere congratulations and best wishes for the continued                            prosperity of the Kingdom of Thailand; and
                           (4) looks forward to continued, enduring ties of friendship between the peoples of                            Thailand and the United States.
Passed the Senate March 10, 2008.

Note: The concurrent resolution by the House of Representative (H. CON. RES. 290) was passed on 11 March 2008.

In addition, His Majesty was also honoured by international organizations such as the United Nations, which presented to him the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)’s first ever Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award in May 2006, and the World Intellectual Property Organization, which presented him with the first WIPO Global Leader Award in January 2009.

United Nations First Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award
presented by Mr. Kofi Annan, Secretary-General of the United Nations, during his visit to Thailand on 26 May 2006

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World Intellectual Property Organization Global Leader Award
presented by Dr. Francis Gurry, Director General, World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO), during his visit to Thailand on 14 January 2009

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