An English transcript of the King's speech.
Phra Jao Yuu Hua Jong Jalerm ! Chai Yo!!!!
Through very strange twists of fate I have had the pleasure of becoming very close friends with a few individuals who are in turn very close to some members of the Royal Family. Although I have never met anyone in the Royal Family, from long conversations with these individuals, I have been able to catch a glimpse of what goes on behind the palace gates.
The private stories I have heard about the King, Queen, King's Mom, and Sirindhorn are nothing short of awe inspiring. I can honestly say the public stories about their kindness and caring are true. I wish I could tell the private stories to everyone, but unfortunately, what I know has been told me in confidence and can not be repeated.
I can say, for his birthday, I wish the King, his Family, and Thailand, the very best.
While I don't feel comfortable or agree with the Thai tendency to deify him, and there are definitely areas where he is open to criticism, as human beings in powerful positions go I do think he is one of the best ever.