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The International Journal of the Royal Society of Thailand

Volume XVI-2024 (Special Issue)

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chaoyuhua (King Rama X) has been

actively involved in sustainable development efforts long before ascending to the throne.
Below is a summary of his initiatives of those operations that have made significant contribution

to SDG no. 3 (Good health and Well-being), SDG no. 4 (Quality Education), SDG no. 6 (Clean Water
and Sanitation), and SDG no. 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities).

Regarding SDG no. 3 (Good health and Well-being), His Majesty King Rama X has committed
to this goal since his time as the Crown Prince. He presided over the opening of all 21 Crown

Prince Hospitals across Thailand, starting with the first one in 1978. He has consistently visited
these hospitals and regularly donated funds and medical equipment. Moreover, His Majesty has

served as a role model for health promotion through sports and exercise, with initiatives such as
the “Bike for Mom” project and the “Bike for Dad” project in 2015 and the “Oon Ai Rak (warmth

of love) Bike” project in 2018. These projects exemplify the King’s dedication to promoting health
and sharing time with his people.

Regarding quality education as outlined in SDG no. 4, His Majesty King Rama X has
emphasized 4 key principles for the nation’s education policy on education. These include

1) fostering a positive attitude toward the country, 2) establishing a stable moral foundation,
3) preparing individuals for successful career, and 4) cultivating responsible citizenship.

Since 2009, when His Majesty was Crown Prince, he has supported education through various
initiatives, including the establishment of the Crown Prince Royal Scholarships Foundation.

He also allocated royal funds to build 6 schools in rural areas and placed 8 schools under
his royal patronage. Additionally, His Majesty has initiated and promoted the Royal Volunteer

Project which aims to benefit society by fostering community solidarity.
Regarding clean water and sanitation as outlined in SDG no. 6, His Majesty King Rama X

has supported the government’s large-scale groundwater procurement project to address
the drought issue through a royal initiative. This project will provide water to 15 communities

across 11 provinces.
Regarding sustainable cities and communities as outlined in SDG no. 11, His Majesty

King Rama X is deeply concerned about the quality of life for his people. He has visited many
underserved communities in Bangkok such as Phra Khanong, Khlong Toei and Yannawa districts.

Additionally, he oversaw the creation of King Rama IX memorial park, which was built on
the former site of a horse racing stadium at Nang Lerng district in the center of Bangkok.

This transformation will provide a space to relaxation and education about the nature, forests,
and water for Thai people soon. Furthermore, His Majesty King Rama X has donated a large

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