Source: CCTV.com

08-24-2006 15:56

We bring you a special report on the world's longest reigning monarch, the King of Thailand.

Thailand has recently treated the world to a splendid show, in honor of their beloved King. King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been on the throne for sixty years, and is the world's longest-reigning monarch. He is known for his work with the poor, and for helping the country out of political crises. The King is a man of many talents, he composes songs and translates novels. He also plays the saxophone and even won a gold-medal in sailing at the Southeast Asian Games.

King Bhumibol really is an unusually gifted individual.