PHRA NAKHON SI AYUTTHAYA, 25 May 2012 – Ayutthaya Province is prepared to present a financial donation of 9,999,999 baht to His Majesty the King during his visit to Thung Makham Yong later this evening.
Ayutthaya governor Withaya Phewpong said the fund will be offered to HM the King as a donation for the Rajaprajanugroh Foundation under the Royal Patronage. The province will also present to His Majesty a book providing a chronicle on the construction of the Monument of Loyalty, built to commemorate the great occasion of HM the King’s 7th cycle or 84th birthday anniversary on December 5th, 2011.
People from all walks of life have packed the area in Thung Makham Yong since last night in anticipation to welcome the King and other members of the royal family who are scheduled to inspect a royally-initiated flood prevention project in the area. The Police have tightened up security and set up four checkpoints.
HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej, HM Queen Sirikit and HRH Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn are scheduled to visit Thung Makham Yong, where HM the King harvested paddy for the first time and pioneered the Kam-Ling (monkey’s cheek) water retention project 16 years ago.
His Majesty and the Royal Party will depart from Siriraj Hospital at 4.30 p.m. and will arrive at Thung Makham Yong at approximately 7.30 p.m.
