# List of titles and honours of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand received numerous decorations and honorary appointments as monarch of Thailand. Thai monarchical titles or styles are listed in order of degrees of sovereignty, nobility, and honor:

## Title

* 5 December 1927 – 9 July 1935: His Highness Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej
* 10 July 1935 – 9 June 1946: His Royal Highness Prince Bhumibol Adulyadej
* 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016: His Majesty The King

### Posthumous title

* 5 May 2019: His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej The Great

## Military Rank

* 10 May 1946 - 26 March 1950: First Lieutenant
* 24 March 1950 - 13 October 2016: Admiral of the Fleet
* 26 March 1950 - 13 October 2016: Field Marshal
* 26 March 1950 - 13 October 2016: Marshal of the Royal Thai Air Force

## Designation

| Designation | Proposer | Date |
| Father of Water Resources Management | Royal Thai Cabinet | 21 November 1996 |
| Father of Thai Technology | The National Identity Board by cabinet endorsement | 15 Jan 2001 |
| Father of Royal Rainmaking | Ministry of Agriculture and Cooperatives by cabinet endorsement | 21 Oct 2002 |
| Father of Thai Innovation | Ministry of Science and Technology by cabinet endorsement | 27 Jun 2006 |
| Father of Thai Invention | National Research Council of Thailand, Thai Invention Association, The Chaipattana Foundation, Yacht Racing Association of Thailand under the Royal Patronage, Office of the Permanent Secretary and Office of the Royal Development Project Board by cabinet endorsement | 29 Dec 2006 |
| Father of Thai Heritage Conservation | Thai Heritage Conservation Committee, Fine Art Department, Ministry of Culture by cabinet endorsement | 28 Jun 2007 |
| Father of Thai Research | National Research Council of Thailand by cabinet endorsement | 16 Dec 2008 |
| Father of Thai Craftsmanship Standard | Ministry of Labour by cabinet endorsement | 24 Feb 2009 |
| Father of Thai Rice Research and Development | Royal Thai Cabinet | 18 October 2016 |

## Honours
### National honours
#### Hereditary orders

* Sovereign Grand Master of The Most Auspicious Order of the Rajamitrabhorn, 22 November 1962 – 13 October 2016
* The Most Illustrious Order of the Royal House of Chakri
** Sovereign Grand Master, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
** Knight, 14 November 1938 – 9 June 1946
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Ancient and Auspicious Order of the Nine Gems, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao
** Sovereign Grand Master, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
** Knight Grand Cross (First Class), 20 September 1935 – 9 June 1946
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Honourable Order of Rama, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Most Admirable Order of the Direkgunabhorn, 22 July 1991 – 13 October 2016
* Sovereign Grand Master of The Order of Symbolic Propitiousness Ramkeerati, 26 November 1987 – 13 October 2016

#### Medals for acts of bravery

* Grand Master of Bravery Medal, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Grand Master of Freeman Safeguarding Medal, 1st Class, 21 February 1969 – 13 October 2016

#### Medals for services to the State

* Dushdi Mala Medal Pin of Arts and Science (Military), 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Border Service Medal, 22 September 1954 – 13 October 2016
* Chakra Mala Medal, 9 June 1946 – 13 October 2016
* Boy Scout Citation Medal of Vajira, First Class, 1964 – 13 October 2016

#### Medals for services to the Monarch

* Royal Cypher Medal of Rama VIII, First Class, 14 November 1939 – 13 October 2016

#### Medals for commemorative occasions

* King Rama IX Coronation Medal, 1950 – 13 October 2016
* Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the 150th Years of Rattanakosin Celebration, 1932 – 13 October 2016
* Red Cross Medal of Appreciation, First Class, 1946 – 13 October 2016

### Foreign honours

| Country | Year awarded | Appointment | Reference |
| Sweden | 1950 | Royal Order of the Seraphim | |
| Cambodia | 1954 | Grand Cross of the Royal Order of Cambodia | |
| South Vietnam | 1959 | Kim Khanh Decoration, First Class | Photo |
| West Germany | 1960 | Grand Cross of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany | Photo |
| Burma | 1960 | The Most Glorious Order of Truth (Thiri Thudhamma Thingaha) | |
| Argentina | 1960 | Collar of The Order of the Liberator General San Martín | |
| United States | 1960 | Chief Commander of the Legion of Merit | Photo |
| Portugal | 1960 | Sash of the Three Orders | Photo |
| Denmark | 1960 | Knight of the Order of the Elephant | |
| Norway | 1960 | Grand Cross with Collar of the Royal Norwegian Order of Saint Olav | |
| Italy | 1960 | Knight Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Merit of the Italian Republic | |
| Holy See | 1960 | Knight of the Order of Pius IX with Collar | Photo |
| Belgium | 1960 | Grand Cordon of the Order of Leopold | |
| France | 1960 | Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour | Photo |
| Luxembourg | 1960 | Knight of the Order of the Gold Lion of the House of Nassau | |
| Netherlands | 1960 | Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the Netherlands Lion | |
| Spain | 1960 | Collar of the Order of Civil Merit | |
| Spain | 1960 | Knight of the Collar of the Order of Isabella the Catholic | Photo |
| Indonesia | 1961 | First Class (Adipurna) of the Star of the Republic of Indonesia | |
| Brazil | 1961 | Grand Collar of the Order of the Southern Cross | |
| Pakistan | 1962 | Nishan-e-Pakistan | |
| Malaya | 1962 | Honorary Recipient of the Most Exalted Order of the Crown of the Realm | |
| Japan | 1963 | Collar of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum | Photo |
| Republic of China | 1963 | Grand Cordon of the Order of Brilliant Jade | |
| Greece | 1963 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Redeemer | |
| Laos | 1963 | Grand Cordon of the Order of the Million Elephants and the White Parasol | Photo |
| Laos | 1963 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Crown of Laos | Photo |
| Philippines | 1963 | Grand Collar of the Order of Sikatuna | |
| Austria | 1964 | Grand Star of the Decoration of Honour for Services to the Republic of Austria | |
| South Korea | 1966 | Grand Order of Mugunghwa | |
| Iran | 1967 | Collar of the Order of Pahlavi | Photo |
| Ethiopia | 1968 | Knight and Collar of the Order of the Queen of Sheba | |
| Philippines | 1970 | Chief Commander of the Philippine Legion of Honor | Photo |
| Mexico | 1971 | Collar of the Order of the Aztec Eagle | |
| SFR Yugoslavia | 1979 | Order of the Yugoslav Star | |
| South Korea | 1981 | Order of Merit for National Foundation | Photo |
| Chile | 1981 | Grand Collar of the Order of Merit | |
| Nepal | 1986 | The Nepal Pratap Bhaskara | |
| Spain | 1987 | Grand Cross with Collar of the Order of Charles III | |
| Brunei | 1988 | Royal Family Order of the Crown of Brunei | |
| Venezuela | 1990 | Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of the Liberator | |
| Laos | 1992 | Order of Phoxay Lane Xang | |
| Czech Republic | 1994 | Grand Collar of the Order of the White Lion | |
| South Africa | 1995 | Grand Cross of the Order of Good Hope | |
| Peru | 1996 | Grand Cross with Diamonds of the Order of the Sun of Peru | |
| Finland | 1996 | Commander Grand Cross of the Order of the White Rose of Finland | |
| Portugal | 1999 | Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry | |
| Romania | 2000 | Collar of the Order of the Star of Romania | |
| Bulgaria | 2001 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Balkan Mountains | |
| Guatemala | 2002 | Grand Cross of the Order of the Quetzal | |
| Jordan | 2004 | Grand Cordon with Collar of the Order of Al-Hussein bin Ali | |
| Ukraine | 2004 | First Class of the Order of Prince Yaroslav the Wise | |
| Spain | 2006 | Knight of the Order of the Golden Fleece | |
| Hungary | 2009 | Grand Cross with Chain of the Hungarian Order of Merit | |
| Individual | Year awarded | Award | Ribbon | Reference |
| Queen Elizabeth II | 1960 | Recipient of the Royal Victorian Chain | | |

#### Orders of the Sultanates of Malaysia

| Sultanate | Year awarded | Appointment | Ribbon | Reference |
| Selangor | 1999 | First Class of The Most Esteemed Royal Family Order of Selangor | | |
| Terengganu | 2009 | Member of The Most Distinguished Royal Family Order of Terengganu | | |

## Wear of orders, decorations, and medals

The ribbons worn regularly by Bhumibol Adulyadej in undress uniform are as follows:

## Awards

| Country | Date awarded | Institute | Appointment |
| EU | 19 Jul 1975 | European Parliament | Special Medal of the European Parliament |
| South Korea | 8 Sep 1986 | International Association of University Presidents | IAUP Peace Award |
| Thailand | 21 Jul 1987 | Asian Institute of Technology | Gold Medal award for His Majesty's outstanding leadership in rural development |
| US | 29 Oct 1987 | Office of Strategic Services | William J. Donovan Medal |
| IOC | 14 Dec 1987 | International Olympic Committee | Honorary Olympic Gold Medal |
| UK | 3 Oct 1988 | Royal College of Surgeons of England | Gold Medal to commemorate the occasion of the Joint Academic Meeting between the Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand and Royal College of Surgeons of England |
| US | 17 Aug 1990 | Rotary International | Rotary International Award |
| UN | 2 Dec 1990 | UNESCO | Philae Medal |
| UN | 4 Nov 1992 | United Nations Environment Programme | UNEP Gold Medal of Distinction |
| UN | 24 Nov 1992 | World Health Organization | Health-for-All Gold Medal |
| US | 26 Jan 1993 | International Society of Chemical Ecology | Natura Pro Futura Medal for the conservation of biodiversity |
| US | 25 Feb 1993 | International Erosion Control Association | International Merit Award |
| US | 30 Oct 1993 | World Bank | Award of Recognition of technical and development accomplishment in the promotion of the vetiver technology international |
| UN | 12 Dec 1994 | United Nations International Drug Control Programme | Award of appreciation, in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding contributions to drug control efforts in Thailand |
| UN | 6 Dec 1995 | FAO | Agricola Medal |
| Philippine | 5 June 1996 | International Rice Research Institute | International Rice Award Medal |
| US | 24 Oct 1996 | Rotary International | Presidential Citation for Humanitarian Service |
| US | 13 Nov 1996 | American College of Chest Physicians | The Partnering for World Health |
| UN | 18 Jan 1997 | World Meteorological Organization | Award of recognition of His Majesty's strong support for meteorology and operational hydrology |
| Canada | 25 Jun 1997 | Council for the Control of Iodine Deficiency Disorders | ICCIDD Gold Medal |
| ASEAN | 8 Jul 1997 | Organizing Committee of S.E.A. Write Awards | Plaque of Honour |
| France | 24 Nov 1998 | International Union Against Tuberculosis and Lung Disease | Gold Medal Award |
| US | 3 Mar 1999 | Lions Clubs International | Lions Humanitarian Award |
| UN | 8 Dec 1999 | FAO | TeleFood Medal |
| US | 18 Jan 2000 | Yale School of Music | Sanford Medal |
| IOC | 19 Jan 2000 | International Olympic Committee | Lalaounis Cup |
| UN | 31 May 2000 | World Health Organization | WHO Plaque |
| Belgium | 5 Jun 2000 | Belgian Chamber of Investors | Merite de l'Invention Medal |
| US | 2 Nov 2000 | University of California, Berkeley | The Berkeley Medal |
| Belgium | 16 Feb 2001 | EUREKA | 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 |
| Mexico | 26 Nov 2001 | World Boxing Council | Golden Shining Symbol of World Leadership in recognition of His Majesty's outstanding support for Thai boxing and all sports in Thailand |
| Belgium | 27 Mar 2002 | EUREKA | World Outstanding Invention Awards (D'un concept nouveau de development de la Thailand, Special PRIX Cup, and 3 Gold medals with mention) |
| UN | 25 Feb 2004 | United Nations Human Settlements Programme | UN HABITAT scroll of Honour Award (Special Citation) |
| Thailand | 23 May 2006 | Asia-Pacific Rural and Agricultural, Credit Association | Golden Ear of Paddy, commemorating the outstanding leadership in Rural Development |
| UN | 26 May 2006 | United Nations Development Programme | UNDP Human Development Lifetime Achievement Award |
| WOSM | 20 Jun 2006 | World Organization of the Scout Movement | Bronze Wolf Award |
| Hong Kong | 29 Nov 2006 | TIME Asia | TIME Asian Hero King Bhumibol Adulyadej for Shaping the Asia of Our Times |
| UAE | 16 May 2007 | Government of the United Arab Emirates and the World Meteorological Organization | UAE Prize for Weather Modification |
| US | 23 Jul 2007 | The World Food Prize Foundation | The Norman E. Borlaug Medallion |
| Hungary | 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 |
| South Korea | 12 Nov 2007 | Korea Invention Promotion Association | IKIPA Special Prize with certificate |
| ASEAN | 9 Dec 2007 | Southeast Asian Games Federation | SEA Games Federation Merit Award |
| UN | 14 Jan 2009 | World Intellectual Property Organization | WIPO Global Leaders Award |
| | 16 Apr 2012 | International Union of Soil Sciences | IUSS Humanitarian Soil Scientist Medal |
| IOC | 3 Nov 2012 | Badminton World Federation | The President's Medal |

## Memberships

| Country | Appointed Date | Institute | Type |
| Thailand | 26 Jan 1952 | The Thai Bar Under the Royal Patronage | Honorary Fellowship |
| Austria | 5 Oct 1964 | The Academy for Music and Performing Arts in Vienna | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 16 Oct 1984 | Royal College of Surgeons of England | Honorary Fellowship |
| Thailand | 8 May 1987 | Royal College of Physicians of Thailand | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 24 Jul 1990 | Royal Photographic Society | Honorary Fellowship |
| Switzerland | 12 Nov 1991 | Fédération Internationale de l'Art Photographique | Honorary Fellowship |
| Australia | 29 Apr 1996 | Royal Australasian College of Physicians | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 4 Oct 2000 | Institution of Civil Engineers | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 9 Jul 2001 | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 24 Aug 2006 | Royal Yachting Association | Honorary Member |
| Thailand | 8 May 2006 | Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Thailand | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 3 Aug 2007 | Liverpool John Moores University | Honorary Fellowship |
| Switzerland | 21 Apr 2009 | Confrérie du Guillon | Honorary Fellowship |
| Thailand | 15 Jul 2011 | Royal College of Surgeons of Thailand | Honorary Fellowship |
| US | 15 Jul 2011 | American College of Surgeons | Honorary Fellowship |
| UK | 15 Jul 2011 | Royal College of Surgeons of Edinburgh | Honorary Fellowship |
| Australia | 15 Jul 2011 | Royal Australasian College of Surgeons | Honorary Fellowship |

## Honorary doctorates

In 1997 the king captured the world record for the most honorary degrees—136—held by anyone.

### Thai academic

| Awarded Date | Institute | Award |
| 21 May 1950 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of political science |
| 29 May 1950 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of political science |
| 9 Jul 1953 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of agricultural science |
| 29 Dec 1959 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of education in educational administration |
| 6 Apr 1960 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of public health |
| 21 Oct 1965 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of fine arts in painting |
| 16 Dec 1968 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 16 Jan 1969 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of arts in political science |
| 19 Nov 1970 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of public administration |
| 31 Aug 1972 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in mechanical engineering |
| 18 Oct 1972 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Former Name of KMITL, KMUTNB, and KMUTT | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 26 Nov 1975 | Ramkhamhaeng University | Honorary doctorate of laws |
| 17 Jul 1978 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in irrigation engineering |
| 5 Feb 1981 | Maejo University | Honorary doctorate of agricultural technology |
| 5 Aug 1982 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of economics |
| 13 Jun 1983 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in cooperative economics |
| 26 Mar 1984 | Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University | Honorary doctorate of agricultural extension and cooperatives |
| 11 Apr 1984 | Ramkhamhaeng University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in political science |
| 11 Jul 1985 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of science in nutrition |
| 5 Sep 1985 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 10 Jul 1986 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of fine arts |
| 18 Oct 1986 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of science in biotechnology |
| 11 Dec 1986 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of arts in anthropology |
| 2 Jul 1987 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of medicine |
| 16 Jul 1987 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of laws |
| 22 Jun 1987 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of arts in music |
| 14 Sep 1987 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of medicine |
| 24 Dec 1987 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of arts in development science |
| 5 Jan 1988 | Ramkhamhaeng University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economics |
| 23 Jan 1988 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 30 Jun 1988 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of science in technology of environmental management |
| 20 Jul 1988 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of arts in journalism |
| 20 Jul 1988 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental science |
| 31 Jul 1988 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy program in urban and environmental |
| 18 Oct 1988 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of engineering in telecommunications engineering |
| 18 Oct 1988 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of philosophy program in urban and environmental |
| 22 Dec 1988 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 29 Dec 1988 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of science in geography |
| 18 Jan 1989 | Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University | Honorary doctorate of political science |
| 24 Jan 1989 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science |
| 1 April 1989 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economic development |
| 25 May 1989 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of education |
| 26 Oct 1989 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of architecture |
| 30 April 1990 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural and resource economics |
| 15 Oct 1990 | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi | Honorary doctorate of engineering in environmental technology |
| 1 Aug 1991 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 16 Jul 1991 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of science in sport science |
| 29 Oct 1991 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 25 Dec 1991 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of science in aquatic science |
| 1 April 1991 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in applied statistics |
| 2 Jan 1992 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of science in biology |
| 8 Jun 1992 | Ubon Ratchathani University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science |
| 2 Jul 1992 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of science in computer science |
| 1 Jul 1993 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of arts in cultural studies (cultural music) |
| 8 Jul 1993 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of communication arts |
| 19 Jul 1993 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental science |
| 29 Jul 1993 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of arts in sociology and anthropology |
| 3 Jun 1994 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 12 Jul 1994 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of science |
| 27 Jul 1994 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of science in rural technology |
| 13 Dec 1994 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of arts in fine arts |
| 18 Jan 1995 | Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University | Honorary doctorate of public health |
| 23 Feb 1995 | Maejo University | Honorary doctorate of arts in rural development planning |
| 17 Jul 1995 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 31 Jul 1995 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of social work |
| 18 Oct 1995 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok | Honorary doctorate of science in industrial education in mechanics |
| 18 Oct 1995 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of science in soil science |
| 24 Nov 1995 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of arts in community development |
| 11 Nov 1995 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental technology |
| 14 Dec 1995 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 25 Dec 1995 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of arts in Thai |
| 17 Jan 1996 | Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University | Honorary doctorate of communication arts |
| 24 Jan 1996 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in environmental engineering |
| 13 May 1996 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural extension |
| 7 Oct 1996 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of science |
| 16 Dec 1996 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of science in geography |
| 19 Dec 1996 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of science in environmental ecology |
| 1 Feb 1997 | Rajabhat University | Honorary doctorate of science in computer science |
| 3 Jul 1997 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of science in physics |
| 4 Jul 1997 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 31 Jul 1997 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of business administration |
| 24 Oct 1997 | Suranaree University of Technology | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering |
| 17 Dec 1997 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of science in physical education |
| 18 Dec 1997 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science |
| 9 Feb 1998 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in rorestry |
| 9 Feb 1998 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in agro-industry |
| 17 Dec 1998 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of arts in development administration |
| 20 Jan 1999 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in soil science |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in horticulture |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in fisheries science |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in biological science |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in economic botany |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in resources management |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of arts in applied linguistics |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of arts in social development |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of arts in political science |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of education in education administration |
| 19 Jul 1999 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of business administration |
| 8 Oct 1999 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of science |
| 8 Oct 1999 | Chulalongkorn University | Honorary doctorate of arts |
| 28 Oct 1999 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of laws |
| 7 Dec 1999 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of public health |
| 22 Dec 1999 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of economics |
| 24 Dec 1999 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of engineering |
| 26 Jul 1999 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of arts in Thai |
| 1999 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental management |
| 1999 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of science in natural resources and environmental management |
| 24 Jan 2000 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of economics |
| 28 Jul 2000 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of science in community development |
| 4 Nov 2000 | King Mongkut's University of Technology Thonburi | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in energy technology |
| 25 Dec 2000 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of science in food science and nutrition |
| 5 Jan 2001 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of fine and applied arts in Western music |
| 28 May 2001 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural economics |
| 26 Jul 2001 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 4 Aug 2001 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 18 Oct 2001 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok | Honorary doctorate of engineering in automotive engineering technology |
| 20 Sep 2001 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in rural engineering |
| 29 Sep 2003 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of science in nautical science |
| 1 Dec 2003 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 2003 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in human resources development |
| 2003 | Walailak University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology for resource management |
| 19 Sep 2003 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of arts in visual arts |
| 2003 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of dentistry |
| 14 Oct 2004 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of public administration |
| 21 Feb 2005 | Suranaree University of technology | Honorary doctorate of science in animal production technology |
| 27 Jul 2005 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in water resources engineering |
| 2005 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of architecture in Thai architecture |
| 8 Dec 2005 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok | Honorary doctorate of engineering in telecommunication |
| 22 Dec 2005 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of arts in philosophy |
| 30 Dec 2005 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of education in development education |
| 9 Jan 2006 | Ramkhamhaeng University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in public administration |
| 26 Jan 2006 | Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University | Honorary doctorate of science |
| 6 Jul 2006 | Mahidol University | Honorary doctorate of arts in rural development studies |
| 16 Sep 2006 | Ubon Ratchathani University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in mechanical engineering |
| 21 Sep 2006 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of science in agricultural science |
| 6 Oct 2006 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in economics |
| 16 Oct 2006 | Suranaree University of technology | Honorary doctorate of information science in communications technology |
| 13 Nov 2006 | King Mongkut's University of Technology North Bangkok | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology |
| 27 Dec 2006 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in education and social development |
| 2006 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of science in physics |
| 2006 | Naresuan University | Honorary doctorate of science in geography |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of business administration |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of accountancy |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of laws |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in nursing |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of medicine |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of pharmacy |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of public administration |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of science |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of fine arts |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of arts |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of education |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of architecture |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of veterinary medicine |
| 2006 | Chiang Mai University | Honorary doctorate of public health |
| 5 Feb 2007 | Thaksin University | Honorary doctorate of economics |
| 19 Feb 2007 | Maejo University | Honorary doctorate of science geosocial-based sustainable development |
| 24 Jul 2007 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental science |
| 24 Jul 2007 | Kasetsart University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in agricultural engineering |
| 5 Oct 2007 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of arts in philosophy and religion |
| 22 Oct 2007 | Suranaree University of technology | Honorary doctorate of science in sport science |
| 18 Dec 2007 | Khon Kaen University | Honorary doctorate of veterinary medicine |
| 2007 | Burapha University | Honorary doctorate of economics |
| 2007 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of fine arts in music |
| 21 April 2008 | Chiang Rai Rajabhat University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in ethnic studies |
| 21 Sep 2008 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in chemical engineering |
| 2008 | Thaksin University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in Western music |
| 2008 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in development administration |
| 2009 | Silpakorn University | Honorary doctorate of arts in cultural resource management |
| 2009 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in social development and environmental management |
| 14 Dec 2009 | Srinakharinwirot University | Honorary doctorate of arts in geosocial-based management |
| 6 Jan 2010 | National Institute of development administration | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in technology management |
| 13 Aug 2010 | Thammasat University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering |
| 13 Sep 2010 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of arts in social development |
| 10 Jan 2011 | Thaksin University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in geography |
| 28 Feb 2011 | Ramkhamhaeng University | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in education |
| 21 Sep 2011 | Prince of Songkla University | Honorary doctorate of engineering in civil engineering |
| 21 Dec 2011 | Mahasarakham University | Honorary doctorate of education |
| 29 Jan 2011 | Rattana Bundit University | Honorary doctorate of business administration |
| 5 Oct 2012 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in environmental chemistry |
| 5 Oct 2012 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of philosophy in agricultural communication |
| 5 Oct 2012 | King Mongkut's Institute of Technology Ladkrabang | Honorary doctorate of arts in photography |

### Foreign academic

In August 1962 the Australian National University refused to award the king an honorary doctorate on the grounds that he had not completed his degree at the University of Lausanne. The refusal prompted a minor diplomatic row between the university and the Thai government.
| Country | Award date | Institute | Award |
| South Vietnam | 19 Dec 1959 | University of Saigon | Doctor of laws, honoris causa |
| Indonesia | 12 Feb 1960 | Gadjah Mada University | Doctor honoris causa |
| Pakistan | 15 Mar 1962 | University of Peshawar | Honorary doctor of laws |
| Australia | 3 Sep 1962 | University of Melbourne | Doctor of laws, honoris causa |
| Philippines | 13 Jul 1963 | University of the Philippines | Doctor of laws, honoris causa |
| US | 11 Jun 1967 | Williams College | Honorary doctor of laws |
| Thailand | 7 May 1975 | Asian Institute of technology | Honorary doctor of engineering |
| US | 10 Aug 1979 | Pepperdine University | The distinguished diploma of honor |
| US | 2 Jan 1985 | Tufts University | Doctor of laws, honoris causa |
| US | 7 Jan 1986 | University of Hawaii | Doctor of Humanities, honoris causa |
| Australia | 21 Nov 1996 | University of Canberra | Honorary doctorate of the University for sustained and dedicated services to education |
| UK | 15 May 1997 | University of Nottingham | Doctor of laws (LLD), honoris causa |
| Australia | 19 Nov 1998 | Griffith University | Doctor of the university |
| Canada | 5 Nov 1999 | University of Victoria | Doctor of science, honoris causa |
| US | 15 Mar 2000 | Ohio University | Doctor of laws, honoris causa |
| Costa Rica | 7 Dec 2000 | University for Peace | Doctor of International laws, honoris causa |
| Thailand | 24 Jan 2001 | Asian Institute of technology | Honorary doctor of science |
| New Zealand | 11 Sep 2002 | Massey University | Honorary doctor of science |
| Australia | 20 Nov 2002 | University of Tasmania | Honorary doctor of science (DSc) |
| Australia | 27 Nov 2002 | University of Wollongong | Doctor of the University of Wollongong |
| US | 17 Marc] 2004 | University of North Texas | Doctor of music composition and performance, honoris causa |
| US | 21 April 2006 | St. John's University (New York City) | Honorary doctor of science |
| UK | 21 Feb 2007 | Durham University | Honorary doctor of civil law |
| UK | 3 Aug 2007 | Liverpool John Moores University | Honorary doctor of science |
| Japan | 31 May 2012 | Sōka University | Honorary doctor of economics |

## Honorific eponyms
### Place

* Thailand: Bhumibol Dam, Tak
* Thailand: King's College Under Royal Patronage, Nakhon Pathom
* Thailand: Bhumibol Adulyadej Hospital, Bangkok
* Thailand: Bhumibol Bridge, Bangkok and Samut Prakan
* Thailand: Rama IX Road, Bangkok
* Thailand: Rama IX Bridge, Bangkok
* Thailand: Bhumibol Sangkeet Building, College of Music, Mahidol University, Nakhon Pathom
* Thailand: Wat Praram kao Kanchanapisek, Bangkok
* Thailand: Suan Luang Rama IX, Bangkok
* Thailand: King Rama IX Memorial Park, Bangkok
* Thailand: His Majesty the King's 80th Birthday Anniversary, 5 December 2007, Sports Complex, Nakhon Ratchasima
* US: King Bhumibol Adulyadej Square, Cambridge, Massachusetts

### Species

* Trisepalum bhumibolianum
* Jasminum bhumibolianum
* Tulipa ‘King Bhumibol’
* Amphioctopus rex (Nateewathana & Norman, 1999)
* Potamon bhumibol Naiyanetr, 2001

### Other

* Royal barge Narai Song Suban HM Rama IX
* HTMS Bhumibol Adulyadej