His Majesty cites his own example in calling for tolerance of others’ opinions; urges practice of Sufficiency Economy

HIS MAJESTY THE KING’S BIRTHDAY SPEECH: ‘Actually, I want them to criticise’

His Majesty the King gave a speech after Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra led his Cabinet and their wives to offer their well wishes to His Majesty on the occasion of his 78th birthday at Chitralada Palace yesterday. A translation of a key portion of the King’s speech, in which he says that he is open to criticism, follows:

Thailand wins seventh soccer crown in a row, first marathon

The Thai SEA Games squad stretched their lead over Vietnam yesterday thanks to star striker Teeratep “Leesaw” Winothai, who scored a hat-trick against Vietnam in the soccer final yesterday, while Boonchu Jandacha conquered the hot, polluted streets of Manila to win Thailand’s first SEA Games marathon.