On 4 December 2014, H.E. Mr. Thanatip Upatising, Ambassador of Thailand to the Republic of the Philippines presided over the Buddhist ceremony dedicated to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the occasion of 50th day of the His Majesty’s demise.  The said ceremony was attended by Embassy’s officials, Team Thailand, and Thai people residing in the Philippines. After completing the ceremony, the monk gave a sermon on “Sufficiency” which was imparted in His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s speech on 4 December 1998 at Dusitdalai Hall, Dusit Palace. All participants made a 9-minute meditation dedicated to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej.