On Friday 18^th February 2005 The King of Sweden, His majesty King Carl XVI Gustaf visited Phuket Island with his wife Her Royal Highness Queen Silvia.
The primary reason for his visit was to convey to the ...

In a very moving speech he praised the kindness of the Thai people and especially the Governors of the Three Provinces in the region of Phuket. Following this His Majesty then presented a donation of 50,000 Swedish

...Thai People and the Provincial leaders his personal appreciation and that of the Swedish people for the help and assistance given to the Swedish survivors and the families of the victims following  the Tsunami disaster on 26^th December 2004.
 

...Crowns (7,200 US) from the Lions Club of Gustav Vasa to the Lions Club of Phuket Andaman Sea for the distribution to the needy Children victims of the tsunami disaster. This gift was accepted from His Majesty by Lions Club President Peter Wesche and Immediate Past President David Van-Zandt.