His Majesty King Abdullah on Thursday stressed that Islam reviles aggression against innocents, of any land or religion.

"The Prophet Muhammad - peace be upon him - told us: By Him in whose Hand is my life, none of you believes until he [or she] loves for their brother, what they love for themselves," King Abdullah said in a speech at Chulalongkorn University, where he was presented an honorary doctorate in political science.

Addressing an array of prominent political, academic and Muslim figures as well as students, he said: “Here in Thailand, Muslims have a long history as an important part of civilization and society. They deserve, as all Thais deserve, that their rights be honored and their persons be respected.”

Full text of His Majesty's remarks