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Borlaug award

BANGKOK: The King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej has been named the first recipient of the Borlaug Medallion — an award given by the World Food Prize to honour humanitarian efforts across the globe, Thai news group The Nation reported on Monday. World Food Prize officials point to the over 2,000 projects the King has started in Thailand to improve agriculture, child health care and education. ``Since his accession to the throne in 1946, King Bhumibol has displayed an unwavering dedication to the well-being of his subjects, and a deep concern that they have sufficient food and proper nutrition,'' Kenneth Quinn, president of the World Food Prize Foundation, was quoted as saying. The King was recognised earlier this year by the United Nations as the ``Development King'' as his projects have benefited millions of people across Thailand. — Xinhua

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