The ribbons worn regularly by Bhumibol Adulyadej in undress uniform are as follows:
Country | Date awarded | Institute | Appointment | Reference |
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| 19 Jul 1975 | | Special Medal of the European Parliament | [29] |
| 8 Sep 1986 | | IAUP Peace Award | |
| 21 Jul 1987 | | Gold Medal award for His Majesty's outstanding leadership in rural development | |
| 29 Oct 1987 | | William J. Donovan Medal | |
| 14 Dec 1987 | | Honorary Olympic Gold Medal | |
| 3 Oct 1988 | | | |
| 17 Aug 1990 | | Rotary International Award | |
| 2 Dec 1990 | | Philae Medal | |
| 4 Nov 1992 | | UNEP Gold Medal of Distinction | |
| 24 Nov 1992 | | Health-for-All Gold Medal | |
| 26 Jan 1993 | International Society of Chemical Ecology | Natura Pro Futura Medal for the conservation of biodiversity | |
| 25 Feb 1993 | International Erosion Control Association | International Merit Award | |
| 30 Oct 1993 | | Award of Recognition of technical and development accomplishment in the promotion of the vetiver technology international | |
| 12 Dec 1994 | | Award of appreciation, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding contributions to drug control efforts in Thailand | |
| 6 Dec 1995 | | Agricola Medal | |
| 5 June 1996 | | International Rice Award Medal | |
| 24 Oct 1996 | | Presidential Citation for Humanitarian Service | |
| 13 Nov 1996 | | The Partnering for World Health | |
| 18 Jan 1997 | World Meteorological Organization | Award of recognition of His Majesty's strong support for meteorology and operational hydrology | |
| 25 Jun 1997 | | ICCIDD Gold Medal | |
| 8 Jul 1997 | | Plaque of Honour | |
| 24 Nov 1998 | | Gold Medal Award | |
| 3 Mar 1999 | | Lions Humanitarian Award | |
| 8 Dec 1999 | | TeleFood Medal | |
| 18 Jan 2000 | | | [30] |
| 19 Jan 2000 | | Lalaounis Cup | |
| 31 May 2000 | | WHO Plaque | |
| 5 Jun 2000 | Belgian Chamber of Investors | Merite de l'Invention Medal | |
| 2 Nov 2000 | | The Berkeley Medal | |
| 16 Feb 2001 | | World Outstanding Awards (Prix OMPI, Gold Medal with Mention, Grand Prix International Cup, Minister J. Chabert Cup, and Yugoslavia Cup) at Eureka 2000: 49th World Exhibition of Innovation, Research and New Technology | |
| 26 Nov 2001 | | Golden Shining Symbol of World Leadership in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding support for Thai boxing and all sports in Thailand | |
| 27 Mar 2002 | | World Outstanding Invention Awards (D'un concept nouveau de development de la Thailand, Special PRIX Cup, and 3 Gold medals with mention) | |
| 25 Feb 2004 | | UN HABITAT scroll of Honour Award (Special Citation) | [31] |
| 23 May 2006 | | Golden Ear of Paddy, commemorating the outstanding leadership in Rural Development | |
| 26 May 2006 | | UNDP Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award | [32] |
| 20 Jun 2006 | | | |
| 29 Nov 2006 | | TIME Asian Hero King Bhumibol Adulyadej for Shaping the Asia of Our Times | |
| 16 May 2007 | | UAE Prize for Weather Modification | |
| 23 Jul 2007 | | The Norman E. Borlaug Medallion | [33] [34] |
| 12 Nov 2007 | International Federation of Inventors' Associations | IFIA Cub 2007 for His Majesty's Chaipattana Low Speed Aerator IFIA Genius Medal for His Majesty's "New Theory" for farmers and his Sufficiency Economy Philosophy | [35] |
| 12 Nov 2007 | Korea Invention Promotion Association | IKIPA Special Prize with certificate | |
| 9 Dec 2007 | | SEA Games Federation Merit Award | [36] [37] |
| 14 Jan 2009 | | WIPO Global Leaders Award | [38] |
| 16 Apr 2012 | | IUSS Humanitarian Soil Scientist Medal | [39] [40] |
| 3 Nov 2012 | | The President's Medal | [41] | |
In 1997 the king captured the world record for the most honorary degrees—136—held by anyone.[51]
Awarded Date | Institute | Award | Reference |
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21 May 1950 | | Honorary doctorate of political science | [52] |
29 May 1950 | | Honorary doctorate of political science | |
9 Jul 1953 | | Honorary doctorate of agricultural science | [53] |
29 Dec 1959 | | Honorary doctorate of education in educational administration | [54] |
6 Apr 1960 | | Honorary doctorate of public health | |
21 Oct 1965 | | Honorary doctorate of fine arts in painting | |
16 Dec 1968 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | [55] |
16 Jan 1969 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in political science | |
19 Nov 1970 | | Honorary doctorate of public administration | [56] [57] |
31 Aug 1972 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in mechanical engineering | [58] |
18 Oct 1972 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Former Name of KMITL, KMUTNB, and KMUTT | Honorary doctorate of engineering | [59] |
26 Nov 1975 | | Honorary doctorate of laws | [60] |
17 Jul 1978 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in irrigation engineering | |
5 Feb 1981 | | Honorary doctorate of agricultural technology | |
5 Aug 1982 | | Honorary doctorate of economics | [61] |
13 Jun 1983 | | Honorary doctorate of science in cooperative economics | |
26 Mar 1984 | | Honorary doctorate of agricultural extension and cooperatives | |
11 Apr 1984 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in political science | |
11 Jul 1985 | | Honorary doctorate of science in nutrition | [62] |
5 Sep 1985 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | [63] |
10 Jul 1986 | | Honorary doctorate of fine arts | [64] |
18 Oct 1986 | | Honorary doctorate of science in biotechnology | |
11 Dec 1986 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in anthropology | |
2 Jul 1987 | | Honorary doctorate of medicine | |
16 Jul 1987 | | Honorary doctorate of laws | |
22 Jun 1987 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in music | |
14 Sep 1987 | | Honorary doctorate of medicine | |
24 Dec 1987 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in development science | |
5 Jan 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economics | |
23 Jan 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | |
30 Jun 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of science in technology of environmental management | |
20 Jul 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in journalism | |
20 Jul 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental science | |
31 Jul 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy program in urban and environmental | |
18 Oct 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in telecommunications engineering | |
18 Oct 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy program in urban and environmental | |
22 Dec 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | |
29 Dec 1988 | | Honorary doctorate of science in geography | |
18 Jan 1989 | | Honorary doctorate of political science | |
24 Jan 1989 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science | |
1 April 1989 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economic development | |
25 May 1989 | | Honorary doctorate of education | [65] |
26 Oct 1989 | | Honorary doctorate of architecture | |
30 April 1990 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural and resource economics | |
15 Oct 1990 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in environmental technology | |
1 Aug 1991 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | |
16 Jul 1991 | | Honorary doctorate of science in sport science | [66] |
29 Oct 1991 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | [67] |
25 Dec 1991 | | Honorary doctorate of science in aquatic science | [68] |
1 April 1991 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in applied statistics | |
2 Jan 1992 | | Honorary doctorate of science in biology | [69] |
8 Jun 1992 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science | [70] |
2 Jul 1992 | | Honorary doctorate of science in computer science | |
1 Jul 1993 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in cultural studies (cultural music) | |
8 Jul 1993 | | Honorary doctorate of communication arts | |
19 Jul 1993 | | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental science | |
29 Jul 1993 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in sociology and anthropology | |
3 Jun 1994 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | [71] |
12 Jul 1994 | | Honorary doctorate of science | |
27 Jul 1994 | | Honorary doctorate of science in rural technology | [72] |
13 Dec 1994 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in fine arts | |
18 Jan 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of public health | |
23 Feb 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in rural development planning | |
17 Jul 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | |
31 Jul 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of social work | [73] |
18 Oct 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of science in industrial education in mechanics | [74] |
18 Oct 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of science in soil science | |
24 Nov 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in community development | [75] |
11 Nov 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental technology | [76] |
14 Dec 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | |
25 Dec 1995 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in Thai | |
17 Jan 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of communication arts | |
24 Jan 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in environmental engineering | |
13 May 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural extension | |
7 Oct 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of science | |
16 Dec 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of science in geography | [77] |
19 Dec 1996 | | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental ecology | |
1 Feb 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of science in computer science | [78] |
3 Jul 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of science in physics | [79] |
4 Jul 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | [80] |
31 Jul 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of business administration | [81] |
24 Oct 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering | [82] |
17 Dec 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of science in physical education | |
18 Dec 1997 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science | |
9 Feb 1998 | | Honorary doctorate of science in rorestry | |
9 Feb 1998 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agro-industry | |
17 Dec 1998 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in development administration | |
20 Jan 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | [83] |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in soil science | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in horticulture | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in fisheries science | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in biological science | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in economic botany | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in resources management | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in applied linguistics | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in social development | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in political science | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of education in education administration | |
19 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of business administration | |
8 Oct 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science | [84] |
8 Oct 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of arts | |
28 Oct 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of laws | [85] |
7 Dec 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of public health | [86] |
22 Dec 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of economics | |
24 Dec 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering | |
26 Jul 1999 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in Thai | [87] |
1999 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental management | |
1999 | | Honorary doctorate of science in natural resources and environmental management | |
24 Jan 2000 | | Honorary doctorate of economics | [88] |
28 Jul 2000 | | Honorary doctorate of science in community development | |
4 Nov 2000 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in energy technology | [89] |
25 Dec 2000 | | Honorary doctorate of science in food science and nutrition | |
5 Jan 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of fine and applied arts in Western music | |
28 May 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural economics | [90] |
26 Jul 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | [91] |
4 Aug 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | |
18 Oct 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in automotive engineering technology | [92] |
20 Sep 2001 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in rural engineering | [93] |
29 Sep 2003 | | Honorary doctorate of science in nautical science | [94] |
1 Dec 2003 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | [95] |
2003 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in human resources development | |
2003 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology for resource management | [96] |
19 Sep 2003 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in visual arts | [97] |
2003 | | Honorary doctorate of dentistry | |
14 Oct 2004 | | Honorary doctorate of public administration | |
21 Feb 2005 | | Honorary doctorate of science in animal production technology | |
27 Jul 2005 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in water resources engineering | [98] [99] |
2005 | | Honorary doctorate of architecture in Thai architecture | [100] |
8 Dec 2005 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in telecommunication | [101] |
22 Dec 2005 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in philosophy | [102] |
30 Dec 2005 | | Honorary doctorate of education in development education | |
9 Jan 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in public administration | [103] |
26 Jan 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of science | [104] |
6 Jul 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in rural development studies | [105] |
16 Sep 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in mechanical engineering | |
21 Sep 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science | |
6 Oct 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economics | [106] |
16 Oct 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of information science in communications technology | |
13 Nov 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology | [107] |
27 Dec 2006 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in education and social development | [108] [109] |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of science in physics | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of science in geography | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of business administration | [110] |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of accountancy | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of laws | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in nursing | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of medicine | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of pharmacy | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of public administration | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of science | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of fine arts | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of arts | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of education | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of architecture | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of veterinary medicine | |
2006 | | Honorary doctorate of public health | |
5 Feb 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of economics | [111] |
19 Feb 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of science geosocial-based sustainable development | [112] |
24 Jul 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental science | [113] |
24 Jul 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in agricultural engineering | |
5 Oct 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in philosophy and religion | |
22 Oct 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of science in sport science | |
18 Dec 2007 | | Honorary doctorate of veterinary medicine | [114] |
2007 | | Honorary doctorate of economics | [115] |
2007 | | Honorary doctorate of fine arts in music | [116] |
21 April 2008 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in ethnic studies | [117] |
21 Sep 2008 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in chemical engineering | |
2008 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in Western music | [118] |
2008 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in development administration | |
2009 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in cultural resource management | |
2009 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in social development and environmental management | |
14 Dec 2009 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in geosocial-based management | [119] |
6 Jan 2010 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology management | [120] |
13 Aug 2010 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering | [121] |
13 Sep 2010 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in social development | [122] |
10 Jan 2011 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in geography | [123] |
28 Feb 2011 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in education | [124] |
21 Sep 2011 | | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering | [125] |
21 Dec 2011 | | Honorary doctorate of education | [126] |
29 Jan 2011 | | Honorary doctorate of business administration | [127] |
5 Oct 2012 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental chemistry | [128] [129] |
5 Oct 2012 | | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in agricultural communication | |
5 Oct 2012 | | Honorary doctorate of arts in photography | | |