Terawat Teankaprasith (illustrator at Painkiller)

“I chose this picture because we see many pictures of the king dressed in his full, glamorous uniforms. Here he looks more casual, but still very elegant.”
 
 

Naruebodin Rundon (freelance graphic designer)

"The night that he passed away, I imagined him already in heaven as an angel, watching us from above. That's what I tried to convey."
 
 

Arthit Lertlalitkul (freelance illustrator)

"I haven't seen many other illustrations of this picture but I think this face well expresses how he cared about his people."
 
 

Lily Kittisrikangwan (writer)

“This is the image that best represents HM the King to me, and one that will always stay with me for years to come.”
 
 

Naludol Thongkhao (freelance illustrator and graphic designer at Dome Studio)

“This picture is composed of pieces of gold, representing the king as our royal father. I chose this picture because it shows him hard at work for all Thai people.”
 
 

Prates Songtieng (graphic designer and illustrator)

“Everyone in Thailand is familiar with pictures of the king carrying a camera and maps, working hard for the country. I would like to reflect this hard work in my illustration.”
 
 

Krittin Teerawittayaart (freelance illustrator)

"I took inspiration from His Majesty's look of kindness, and imagined his eyes from up above motivating people to drive the country forward, as he always wished."
 
 

Ratchanee Nimmanterdwong (freelance graphic designer)

"I chose to draw his smile to represent the love and compassion he had for the people. We don’t have to only show sadness."
 

Wisut Ponnimit (cartoonist)

"I want to follow him as he spreads love and kindness to other people. This picture of people following him reflects just what I think."
 
 

Lolay (full-time artist)

“I was drawn to this picture because he looks so very gentle and kind yet also powerful.”
 
 

Tossapon Kongpipattanakarn (freelance artist)

“I wanted to do something with deep meaning, so I drew him as though he has ascended up into heaven.”
 
 

Yozanun Suntur Wutigonsombutkul (full-time artist)

"I chose an image of the king waving because it has many potential meanings."
 
 

Sittipan Taysub (freelance illustrator)

"Every Father's Day, I would draw a portrait of HM the King. We shared the same birthday, and growing up with just my mother, he was the only person I knew as a father."
 
 

Tanta Vorawatanakul (full-time artist)

“When I look into his eyes, I can clearly see commitment, passion and kindness, even beneath his glasses.”
 

Akin Kanjanapokin (freelance art director and illustrator)

“I’ve been drawing pictures of the king since I was a little kid. I truly love and respect his hard work, and his love for his mother. I’ve devoted my time to drawing a picture of the king every day for the rest of the month.”
 
 

Visanya Loisawai (student and illustrator)

"My two greatest memories of the king are calendars and the graphic novel about his dog, 'Khun Thong Daeng'. The combination results in this picture of him hugging his dog peacefully."
 

Jukkrid Chaipidech (freelance artist)

“He’s in his most precious outfit, and he looks incredible in it. Elegant and beautiful.”
 

Pinit Sirijan (graphic designer)

“I found that he always carried a camera, a pencil clipped on his pocket and a map. His Majesty worked every day to better our lives.”
 

Narongsak Muangpaen (3D cartoon animator)

“I take inspiration from the great abundance of fertile land he created everywhere he went. Like that land, Thai people are seeds which he has taken care of, teaching us to grow up sturdy and strong.”