On Tuesday 9 September 2009 from 9.00 to 9.30 a.m., the Royal Thai Embassy in Singapore organized a "9 In Our Hearts” activity to pay homage to His Majesty King Bhumibol Aduldej of Thailand at the Embassy’s front lawn. This auspicious ceremony was presided over by Ambassador Nopadol and Mrs. Anchulee Gunavibool, who were joined by members of Team Thailand in Singapore and their spouses, businessmen, students, and other Thai citizens residing in Singapore. They performed Thai traditional way of paying respect and loyalty in front of His Majesty's  framed portrait painting and  sang the Royal Anthem (Phleng Sansoen Phra Barami) and "Salute to the King and Queen" (Sadudee Maharaja) precisely at 9.09 a.m.

In his remarks, Ambassador Nopadol gave a brief background of the "9 In Our Hearts" Initiative and highlighted the ceremony’s objective, which aimed at expressing deep loyalty and gratitude to His Majesty as well as forging unity among Thais in Thailand and everywhere in the world. After the ceremony, the Royal Thai Embassy hosted light breakfast for the participants.

9 September 2009 at 9.09 a.m. was chosen as the date and time for nationwide tribute and celebration for His Majesty the King because number 9 is considered by Thais as a sacred and lucky number and due to the fact that His Majesty the King is the Ninth King of the present Dynasty.  09.09.09 also means "forever" in Chinese language and is the auspicious date once every 100 years.