Welcome to Corner View. This weeks theme comes from Jodi and it’s Love.
Ahh love, such a universal and personal thing/feeling so I’m really looking forward to visiting every corner and seeing the many interpretations of this theme.
Well since arriving in Thailand almost 2 years ago I noticed almost immediately the very large pictures of the King of Thailand everywhere. This is not an exaggeration – they are really everywhere. Like the one below.
But not only was it the billboards that were noticeable but what struck me was the general mood of the Thai people and their reverence for their King. As an observer I see such admiration and love.
So much love. I don’t think it’s done out of fear of him because he is King, but they do it because they really do love him.
In the year the King celebrated his 80th birthday (which was 2 years ago), on Monday’s almost everyone would wear a yellow t-shirt with “Long Live the King” embroidered on them. They did this in honor of their King.
Yellow is the Kings color.
As a visitor it’s hard to understand and describe what I see, but I admire it. This love and respect that they have, it’s a beautiful thing.
I’m sure the King feels the same way about His people, His subjects. There are stories and records of the many wonderful projects that he has done to better the lives of the Thai people.
I think he has a deep love and care for them all that everything he has done is to better the lives of the people of Thailand.
I still haven’t figured out how to add a video to a post so I’m just going to add a link. Please click on it. I think it may give you an idea of how the Thai’s feel about their King.
Why Do The Thai People Love Their King.?
Have fun visiting other corner’s for this week’s theme of Corner View.
35 comments:
I think that's really neat. In a time when people criticize their leaders so frequently, it's nice to hear he is loved. Now I'm going to check out your link.
How beautiful this is. The pictures and the video were awesome. So interesting to hear this from you and learn. Well done. I will email you on how to embed videos my friend. Yellow by the way isu favorite color. Always has been. :)
I agree with Mari ...
I don't know much about the king of Thailand, but it's good that he was a leader able to gain the respect and love of his people: a real king!
I learn something, here. Have a great day !
that was so interesting. thanks kari.
That's really neat!
Interesting corner.
Renee xoxo
an interesting post, kari
thank you for your view <3
I like how you tied this theme in so well to the place you live. Great job, very interesting as usual.
Interesting cultural experience, and interesting view of LOVE. Thanks Kari :)
It's strange isn't it - here in the UK we are mostly ambivalent to our Queen - tourists seem to like her more!
wow, I really learned something new while reading your post! Interesting!
Fascinating! In this day and age, the love of a ruler is such an unexpected manifestation of love. Thanks for this great post!
the devotion is very sweet! and those pictures are awesome, so unlike the way we picture the president here in america.
thank you for sharing that was very interesting...going to check out the link
wow that is very interesting! THX
and thanks for commenting over at Yokoso...I replied you there ;)
wow, interesting! nice!
You got me hooked on finding out more about the rule and political system of Thailand. Very interesting corner. Thank you!
What an interesting thing! I'm glad you shared about the people's love for their king.
In Holland we have our Queen and I´m not so sure everybody feels about her the way the Thai love their King.
Now I´m going to take a look at your link. Love video´s. ;)
Have a great week, Jeannette
Kari,
thanks for stopping by my blog.
Really like the header photo you have up!
this is so interesting and wonderful that the entire country feels so good about their leader.
I think that's pretty cool ..... I live in a country where everyone either hates or loves our president. There's not much of a happy medium here.
That was very interesting. It seems a bit strange for me but I didn't know anything about the king of thailand! Thanks
That was wonderful. And I have a good friend who married a Thai woman. I'll have to ask her opinion of your question. Thanks for visiting my blog and leaving a comment.
that's a lot of love.
There is a deep reverence for royalty in many countries in the Far East, where a king has almost god-like status. A lot of this has come from centuries of education. You find the same reverence for the presidents in North Korea, where worship of the leader is taught every day in schools and his picture is everywhere.
Very insteresting post, Kari!
Thanks for this view of Love, it is fun to travel this week's corner and get such a full experience of the different aspects of love.
BTW, where did you live before coming to Thailand? I love how you express your respect as a visitor;
if we always live like a 'visitor', even if it's where we are from, it does give a fresh view and appeciation:)
He is so gentle and tender with the Thai people, no wonder they love him so.
What a great perspective on love! Sometimes I do think we miss out on the reverence for authority. Technology has made everyone so accessible!
I love what I learn from your CV! Thanks for this LOVE lesson!
Happy Day, Kari!
Wha ! Interesting and... really amazing !
i like the idea to live in a country with a king. sounds like a fairy tale*
This is a great post! I always learn new things... Thank you for sharing!! ox
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