The paintings depict smiling characters, some looking up to a photograph of HM the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and HM Queen Sirikit. The cover also contains a message from the current monarch. It starts with, “Happiness starts from one’s own heart and good attitudes towards others, oneself and the public” and ends with, “Praying and Dhamma practice bring peace, consciousness, and wisdom. They are wholesome and auspicious to all and shall bring prosperity and happiness…”.

Source: The Nation Bangkok July 25, 2017 09:00 UTC