Known as the University City, Lausanne is home to 144,000 people of which 42% are foreigners, said Ellis Pagani, a local guide. Prince Ananda Mahidol (King Rama VIII), who was born in Germany, was eight years old and Prince Bhumibol (King Rama IX), who was born in Boston, US, was six years old. The highlight is to view the King Suite 427, where the late king stayed the 10 times he visited Arosa, according to the hotel's marketing director Jeremy Kunz. There is also a photo of a young King Rama IX on a balcony to let visitors see the position where he posed for the picture. Last October, Thais in Lausanne visited the pavilion to pay respects to the late king by offering flowers in front of his photo.

Source: Bangkok Post July 19, 2017 23:48 UTC