The  fiftieth  anniversary  of  His Majesty's accession to  the  throne  gives the Thai nation a unique opportunity to celebrate  an  occasion  that has never taken place in the long history of Thailand.  On the 9th of June, 1996, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will become  the  first  Thai King to  have  reigned for 50 years.

Royal, state  and  religious  ceremonies  will  be held throughout  1995  and  1996.  The  Government  has  appointed  a National  Commission,  chaired  by  the  Prime  Minister  to plan and oversee   various   ceremonies,  activities  and  projects jointly  organized  by  all sectors for this auspicious occasion. These  activities  and projects will be implemented in accordance with His  Majesty's  wish  that they  bring benefit to the people and be undertaken without any extravaganza.

The  national  celebrations  are to be held between the 1st of January, 1995 and the 31st of December,1996 with the actual Golden Jubilee ceremonies taking place on the 9th of June, 1996, which is the day His Majesty the king ascended the throne.