In Thailand, the 12th August is declared a very special Public Holiday as the wholeNation celebrates the birthday of Somdej Phra
Nangchao Sirikit Phra Boromahajininat (Her Majesty Queen Sirikit). Like His Majesty the King,Queen Sirikit is immensely respected and deeplyloved by the people of Thailand. Her Birthday,
like the King’s, is a national holiday, and isofficially called Mothers Day. Her Majesty QueenSirikit was born on August 12th, 1932. She was the first daughter of Colonel Mom Chao
Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, a relative and close supporter of the Royal Family, and of her mother Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara (nee Mo Luang Bua Snidwongse). Her Majesty was named Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara meaning “The Illustrious Member of Kitiyakara”.
This name was given by her relative, His Majesty King Prajadipok (Rama VII). Her grandfather was HRH Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince of Chandaburi and son of King Rama V, and elder half-brother of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla, His Majesty the King Bhumibol’s father.Mom Rajawongse Sirikit’s father was a
member of the Thai Diplomatic Corps, and was successively Thai Ambassador to France,
Denmark and the United Kingdom; Mom Rajawongse Sirikit continued her education in
these countries and in Switzerland. While studying in Switzerland, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit
met His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was also studying in Switzerland. King Bhumibol
was her first cousin, once removed. When the King was injured in a motor accident and was
hospitalized at Lausanne, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit, accompanied by her mother, was a frequent visitor. This she did on a regular basis and during the King’s recovery and convalescence the friendship blossomed into a
committed royal love affair. Read more on page 2 (COMSERV) projects to further the relationship
between the U.S. Navy and Thailand. Sailors had an opportunity to experience Thai culture
through numerous tours offered by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programme. “It’s exciting to see how many sailors signed up to volunteer their free time ashore helping others,” said Cmdr. Brian Haley, a chaplain aboard George Washington. “You’d think with being at sea for so long, they’d want to
relax but they were actually more interested in helping people and making a difference.” Read more on Pattaya People
Nangchao Sirikit Phra Boromahajininat (Her Majesty Queen Sirikit). Like His Majesty the King,Queen Sirikit is immensely respected and deeplyloved by the people of Thailand. Her Birthday,
like the King’s, is a national holiday, and isofficially called Mothers Day. Her Majesty QueenSirikit was born on August 12th, 1932. She was the first daughter of Colonel Mom Chao
Nakkhatra Mangkala Kitiyakara, a relative and close supporter of the Royal Family, and of her mother Mom Luang Bua Kitiyakara (nee Mo Luang Bua Snidwongse). Her Majesty was named Mom Rajawongse Sirikit Kitiyakara meaning “The Illustrious Member of Kitiyakara”.
This name was given by her relative, His Majesty King Prajadipok (Rama VII). Her grandfather was HRH Prince Kitiyakara Voralaksana, Prince of Chandaburi and son of King Rama V, and elder half-brother of HRH Prince Mahidol of Songkla, His Majesty the King Bhumibol’s father.Mom Rajawongse Sirikit’s father was a
member of the Thai Diplomatic Corps, and was successively Thai Ambassador to France,
Denmark and the United Kingdom; Mom Rajawongse Sirikit continued her education in
these countries and in Switzerland. While studying in Switzerland, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit
met His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was also studying in Switzerland. King Bhumibol
was her first cousin, once removed. When the King was injured in a motor accident and was
hospitalized at Lausanne, Mom Rajawongse Sirikit, accompanied by her mother, was a frequent visitor. This she did on a regular basis and during the King’s recovery and convalescence the friendship blossomed into a
committed royal love affair. Read more on page 2 (COMSERV) projects to further the relationship
between the U.S. Navy and Thailand. Sailors had an opportunity to experience Thai culture
through numerous tours offered by the ship’s Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) programme. “It’s exciting to see how many sailors signed up to volunteer their free time ashore helping others,” said Cmdr. Brian Haley, a chaplain aboard George Washington. “You’d think with being at sea for so long, they’d want to
relax but they were actually more interested in helping people and making a difference.” Read more on Pattaya People
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