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H.M. King Bhumibol was presented with the
Telefood Medal of the FAQ
The Telefood Medal

 


 The Agricola Medal
His Majesty King Bhumibol's genius and meritorious deeds have been recognised worldwide. That is the reason why His Majesty has been presented with numerous prestigious awards from many organisations as follows:
 
1.
 
Special Medal of the European Parliament presented by the European Parliament on 19 July 1975.
 
2.
 
IAUP Peace Award, in recognition of His Majesty's dedication to higher education and promotion of peace in Southeast Asia presented by the International Association of University Presidents, Seoul, Korea, on 8 September 1986.
 
3.
  Gold Medal award for His Majesty's outstanding leadership in rural development presented by the Asian Institute of Technology (AIT) on 21 July 1987.
 
4.
  William J. Donovan Medal, Award of Friendship OSS, New York, U.S.A.presented by the Office of Strategic Services on 29 October 1987.
 
5.
  Gold Medal to commemorate the occasion of the Joint Academic Meeting between the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand and Royal College of Surgeons of England, presented by the Royal College of Surgeons of England on 3 October 1989.
 
6.
  Rotary International Award of Honour presented by Rotary International, Illinois, U.S.A. on 17 August 1991.
 
7.
  Philae Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's devotion to rural development and people's well-being, presented by UNESCO, Paris on 2 December 1991.
 
8.
  UNEP Gold Medal of Distinction, in recognition of long, dedicated, exemplary and eminent contributions to the improvement of the environment and nature conservation, presented by UNEP, Nairobi, Kenya on 4 November 1992.
 
9.
  Health-for-All Gold Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding contributions to achievement of the social goal of health for all by the year 2000, presented by WHO, Geneva on 24 November 1992.
 
10.
  Natura Pro Futura Medal for the conservation of biodiversity, presented by the International Society of Chemical Ecology (ISCE) on 26 January 1993.
 
11.
  International Merit Award, in recognition of His Majesty's contribution to the use of vetiver for soil conservation and environmental improvement, presented by the International Erosion Control Association on 25 February 1993.
 
12.
  Award of Recognition of technical and development accomplishment in the promotion of the vetiver technology international, presented by World Bank on 30 October 1993.
 
13.
  Award of appreciation, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding contributions to drug control efforts in Thailand, presented by United Nations International Drug Control Programme (UNDCP) on 12 December 1994.
 
14.
  Agricola Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's devotion to the well-being and happiness of all people in Thailand, particularly those who till the soil, tend the waters and nurture the forests, presented by FAO on 6 December 1995.
 
15.
  International Rice Award Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's passionate and personal interest in and devotion to the well-being of rice farmers and consumers, presented by International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) on 5 June 1996.
 
16.
  Presidential Citation for Humanitarian Service presented by Rotary International on 24 October 1996.
 
17.
  Partnering for World Health Award, in recognition of His Majesty's efforts to promote the prevention and cure of chest diseases in Thailand, presented by American College of Chest Physicians, on 13 November 1996.
 
18.
  Award of recognition of His Majesty's strong support for meteorology and operational hydrology, presented by World Meteorological Organization on 18 February 1997.
 
19.
  ICCIDD Gold Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's leadership, guidance and direction to the National IDD Control Project, presented by International Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders (ICCIDD) on 25 June 1997.
 
20.
  Plaque of Honour, in recognition of His Majesty's literary works, presented by the Organizing Committee of S.E.A. Write Awards on 8 July 1997.
 
21.
  Gold Medal Award, in recognition of His Majesty's long, invaluable contributions to global lung health, presented by the International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease (IUATLD) on 24 November 1998.
 
22.
  Lions Humanitarian Award, in recognition of His Majesty's passionate and personal interest in, and devotion to, improving the quality of life and well-being of the Thai people, especially in the areas of health and education, presented by the International Association of Lions Clubs on 3 March 1999.
 
23.
  Telefood Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's dedication to Thailand's agricultural development, with the aim of raising the farmers' standard of living and establishing food security, presented by FAO on 8 December 1999.
 
24.
  Sanford Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's preserving of the musical culture of Thailand through education and performance, presented by Yale University School of Music on 18 January 2000.
 
25.
  Lalaounis Cup, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding merit in the course of athleticism and His Majesty's faithfulness to the Olympic Ideal, presented by the IOC on 19 February 2000.
 
26.
  WHO Plaque, in recognition of His Majesty's unstinting and powerful moral leadership and example in public health, presented by WHO on 31 May 2000.
 
27.
  Merite de l'Invention, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding services to the course of progress and His Majesty's assistance to the inventions, presented by the Belgian Chamber of Inventors on 5 June 2000.
 
28.
  The Berkeley Medal, in recognition of His Majesty's remarkable devotion to the people of Thailand and for the great contributions toward the political stability and economic vitality of the country, presented by the University of California, Berkeley, U.S.A. on 2 November 2000.
 
29.
  49th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technology presented by Organizing Committee of Brussels Eureka 2000, on 16 February 2001.
 
30.
  Golden Shining Symbol of World Leadership in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding support for Thai boxing and all sports in Thailand, presented by World Boxing Council on 26 November 2001.
 
31.
  UN-Habitat Scroll of Honour Award (special citation) in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding contribution to sustaining habitats and improving the quality of the Thai people's lives, presented by United Nations Human Settlements Programme on 25 February 2004.
 
32.
  Golden Ear of Paddy, commemorating the outstanding leadership in Rural Development of His Majesty the King, presented by Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural, Credit Association Bangkok on 23 May 2005.
 
33.
  UNDP Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of the global relevance of his call for a sufficiency approach to development, presented by United Nations Development Programme on 26 May 2006.
 
34.
  The first Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Medallion in recognition of His Majesty’s outstanding humanitarian service in alleviating starvation and poverty, presented by the World Food Prize Foundation on July 23, 2007.
 

His Majesty The King is presented the first Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Medallion by former Iowa Governor Robert D. Ray.
Photo Courtesy of THE ROYAL HOUSEHOLD BUREAU

The Dr. Norman E. Borlaug Medallion

 A King Initiating more than 3,000 Development Projects
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 Huai Sai Royal Development Study Centre
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