Royal Order of Bhutan

The Royal Order of Bhutan (Dzongkha: Druk Thuksey / Druk Thugsey, meaning "Heart Son of the Thunder Dragon") is a medal awarded by the King of Bhutan. It was established by Jigme Dorji Wangchuck in 1966 and redesigned in 2008.

Award
It is awarded to people who had contributed in a variety of ways to the socio-economic, religious and political development and growth of Bhutan.

It can be presented to both Bhutanese citizens and foreign nationals.

Insignia
This order consists of a single class consisting of a neck badge suspended by a collar and matching miniature contained in a fitted case featuring the “cross dorjee and the name of the order in gold block on the lid.

The 65 mm badge consists of a large outer ring with silver crossed dorjees and eight gold lotus petals placed in between, with a red enameled circle within, inside which a yellow enamel bears a golden portrait of the King.

Notable recipients
Druk Namyrup Tshogpa( Political party of Bhutan and 2018-2024 ruling Government. Awarded on 2023 December 17
 * William Mackey (1973).
 * Lyonpo Jigme Yoser Thinley, Former Prime Minister of Bhutan (2 June 1999).
 * Dasho Dr. Lotay Tshering, Former Prime Minister of Bhutan
 * Ministry of Health, Royal Government of Bhutan
 * Royal Bhutan Airline (Drukair)
 * Pawo Choyning Dorji
 * Arvind kumar Mishra (Managing Director of Mangdechu Hydro project awarded on 2023 December 17)
 * Bhutan Emergency Aeromedical Retrieval (BEAR) Team (2021)