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  • Today, August 12, is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand. In recognition

  • of Her Majesty, it is also National Mother's Day in Thailand. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit

  • is the royal spouse of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest reigning monarch in

  • the world. Much loved, Her Majesty is renowned for her humanitarian, health, and education

  • efforts, environmental preservation and wildlife protection works, and her devotion to the

  • people of Thailand. We respectfully wish you a most wonderful birthday celebration with

  • the gracious Thai people. May Buddha bless you with an abundance of happiness and the

  • best of health. August 12 is also International Youth Day,

  • endorsed by the United Nations General Assembly in 1999. The 2010 theme for this auspicious

  • day is "Dialogue and Mutual Understanding." It is a reflection of the General Assembly's

  • appreciation of the importance of discourse among young people from a variety of cultures

  • and generations. In addition, this day commences the International Year of Youth called "Our

  • Year Our Voice." We wish all a meaningful International Youth Day and a bright International

  • Year of Youth.�

Today, August 12, is the birthday of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit of Thailand. In recognition

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