Ten Things I Love About Bhutan: Number One-The King Himself

He is Jigme Kesar Namgyal. The fifth King of Bhutan who was crowned on its 100th year of monarchial rule in 2008. His father who was then the 4th king abdicated the throne in favour of his son and to give way for a new form of government which is democracy.

The King is still young and well-loved by the people. Our tour guide Ugyen even enthusiastically told us he is a very popular figure in Bangkok when he attended the monarchial anniversary of the Thai King.  A "superstar" who has been targets of Thai teenage crushes.
He exudes power, intelligence, simplicity and vision.
The kingdom may be conservative in many ways but the Bhutanese religious texts is available on-line.

I was given the very rare opportunity to see him walking along the Bangladesh airport while being met by the President and other dignitaries.