On June 9th of every year is His Majesty King Ananda Mahidol day, the memorial day of the passing away of King Ananda Mahidol, the son of Prince Mahidol (Kromma Luang Songkla Nakarintra) and Somdej Phrarajchonni Srisangval or Somdej Phra Srinakarintra (Princess Mother), and the elder brother of His Majesty King Bhumibol, the Great.