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Thailand News
Sri Racha cleans up for King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday
Sri Racha Municipality organised a large-scale cleaning initiative yesterday to honour the upcoming birthday of His Royal Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn. The event, led by Sri Racha Mayor Chatchai Timkrachang, took place at the municipal office and Sri Racha Park. Participants, including municipal officials, council members, teachers, students, the general public, and local volunteer groups, gathered yesterday morning, July 24,…
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Thailand News
King Maha Vajiralongkorn makes historic first visit to Krabi
King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua made a historic visit to the southern province of Krabi, marking his first official trip since ascending the throne on December 1, 2016. The occasion was met with widespread jubilation as locals poured into the streets to catch a glimpse of their new king. The visit, which took place on December 9, 2016, saw King…
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Thailand News
Thais unite to celebrate King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s 72nd birthday
Thais are preparing to celebrate His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s 72nd birthday at the end of this month. Citizens across the nation are showing their loyalty and extending their best wishes to the monarch. King Maha Vajiralongkorn was born on July 28, 1952, at the Ambara Villa in Dusit Palace, Bangkok. He is the only son of King Bhumibol…
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Phuket News
Phuket motorists urged to avoid roads for King Maha Vajiralongkorn tribute procession
Phuket City Municipality issued an appeal to motorists, asking them to steer clear of Phuket Road and its surrounding areas in Phuket Old Town next Monday. This comes in anticipation of a street procession set to pay tribute to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X). The street procession, honouring King Maha Vajiralongkorn, is not part of the traditional Iw…
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Events
The Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn
PHOTO: His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn together with his father, the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Special report from our media partners, The Nation This Saturday, May 4, is the start of a three day ceremony to crown His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn as he ascends the throne as King Rama X, succeeding his beloved father, His Majesty the late King Bhumibol…
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Bangkok News
The coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun
PHOTO: A younger King Maha Vachiralongkorn with his father, the Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej May 5, 1950. King Bhumibol Adulyadej was coronated in a grand ceremony at the Grand Palace and around the streets of Bangkok. That’s nearly seven decades ago when the last coronation took place in Thailand. The 1950 coronation ceremony began the reign of King Rama IX,…
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Phuket News
King Maha Vajiralongkorn supports boy attacked by dogs at Sarasin Bridge
PHOTO: The Phuket PR Office His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn has ordered that the boy, bitten by soi dogs at a Phang Nga beach this week, to be under special medical care by royal command. The seven year old boy was seriously injured after being attacked and mauled by a group of dogs near Sarasin Bridge last weekend. Read the…
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Thailand News
Coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced
A three day long coronation ceremony for His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn is to be held from May 4-6. The announcement was made by Palace staff today, nearly two years and three months after the death of his father, the revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Rama IX. The announcement was made in a televised special from the Royal Household Bureau. It…
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News
HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn extends time to pay respects at Grand Palace
His Majesty the King has ordered an extension of the final day Thais can pay their last respects to His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej in the Grand Palace from this Saturday to next Thursday, October 5. The Royal Household Bureau had initially set this Saturday as the last day people could pay their respects before the late King’s…
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Thailand News
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become King Rama X
BANGKOK: The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) president Pornpetch Wichitcholchai convened a special meeting today and has now announced acknowledgment of the Cabinet’s resolution to invite HRH Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to accede to the throne. “The NLA, which now functions as the Parliament, has received the Cabinet’s resolution. The NLA president will now invite the Crown Prince to accede to…
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Thailand News
King Vajiralongkorn supports sustainable farming and welfare
King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua has consistently demonstrated his commitment to the agricultural sector, recognising its vital role in the national economy since his days as Crown Prince. His Majesty has undertaken numerous initiatives aimed at improving the livelihoods of farmers throughout the country. These initiatives have not only strengthened the bond between farmers and the monarch but also frequently…
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Thailand News
King Vajiralongkorn champions equal education for Thai youth
King Maha Vajiralongkorn is steadfast in his mission to provide equal education opportunities for Thai youth, viewing education as pivotal for the country’s progress. In 2009, then-Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn initiated the Crown Prince Scholarship, which has since evolved into a foundation dedicated to offering scholarships to underprivileged youth. The King personally chairs this foundation. Privy Councillor General Dapong Ratanasuwan highlighted…
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Pattaya Travel
A trip to Khao Chi Chan near Pattaya is one that you should not skip
About 20 kilometres south of Pattaya, on a former limestone quarry cliff in Sattahip District, Chon Buri Province, there is a golden Buddha image roughly 109 metres tall. Khao Chi Chan, commonly called Buddha Mountain, is one of the most visually striking religious sites in Thailand, and also one of the most consistently misdescribed. It is one of the more…
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Bangkok News
Princess Anne starts first Thailand visit in nearly 40 years with a football match in Khlong Toei
Princess Anne starts first Thailand visit in nearly 40 years with a football match in Khlong Toei Britain’s Princess Anne began her first visit to Thailand in almost four decades on Thursday, not with a state banquet, but with a game of football at a school in Khlong Toei. The Princess Royal, 75, and her husband Sir Tim Laurence toured…
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Bangkok News
Man faces charges after posing as official at nightclub fire sccene
The man accused of posing as a fake official at the scene of the Bangkok nightclub fire now faces four criminal allegations after voluntarily reporting to police yesterday, July 15. Acting Sub Lieutenant Chitphong Khattaphong, known as “Lieutenant Nat,” met investigators at the Metropolitan Police Bureau’s Investigation Division after contacting them upon seeing media reports identifying him in the case.…
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Bangkok News
Putin sends condolences to Thai King after Bangkok nightclub fire
Russian President Vladimir Putin sent a message to His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 13, following the Bangkok nightclub fire, expressing sympathy for the victims’ families and wishing those injured a speedy recovery. The Russian Embassy in Thailand said Putin conveyed his condolences over the deadly fire in Bangkok and asked His Majesty to pass on his sympathy and…
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Thailand video news
Thailand Video News | Nine Arrested in Nationwide Personal Data Trafficking Operation | Three Women Accused of Taking 30,000 Baht From Sleeping Briton
In the headlines today, thousands of vacationers are buying medications in Thailand that would usually require a prescription back home, what are the risks, and are there benefits? Then, a dispute between a YouTuber and his cameraman allegedly turns violent, in crime news three women are suspected of stealing 30,000 baht from a Brit snoozing in public, also nine have…
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Thailand News
Thai King, Queen to visit France for 170th anniversary
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Her Majesty Queen Suthida will make a state visit to France from June 28 to July 2, at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on June 24. Her Royal Highness Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya will accompany Their Majesties throughout the programme in Paris. The visit marks the…
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Thailand News
Royal Project develops purple rose for Queen Suthida
A newly developed Queen Suthida rose has been granted its royal name by His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn to mark Her Majesty the Queen’s fourth cycle birthday anniversary on June 3. The rose was developed by the Royal Project Foundation to commemorate Her Majesty Queen Suthida’s 48th birthday this year. Research began in 2018 at the Khun Huai Haeng Research…
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Thai Life
The life and legacy of Thailand’s princess
Princess Bajrakitiyabha Mahidol, the eldest child of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and known across Thailand as Princess Bha, passed away on June 11, 2026, at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok at just 47 years of age. She had spent more than three years in a coma after a heart attack brought on by a severe bacterial infection. When Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul…
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Thailand News
Thailand’s royals join world leaders in Stockholm for Swedish king’s 80th
Their Majesties the Thai King and Queen are in Sweden this week for the 80th birthday celebrations of King Carl XVI Gustaf, attending a series of royal engagements at the Royal Palace in Stockholm as part of a four-day state visit from April 29 to May 2. Yesterday morning, April 30, the Thai monarchs joined a thanksgiving ceremony at the…
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Thailand News
China steps in with 90 million baht aid after Thai train tragedy
China has reaffirmed its close diplomatic ties with Thailand today, January 15, by donating 20 million yuan, approximately 90 million baht, in humanitarian aid, in the wake of a crane collapse at a high-speed rail construction site. At 11am today, Chinese Ambassador Zhang Jianwei met with Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul at the Government House to formally deliver the assistance. The…
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Thailand News
King grants General rank to Lt Gen Boonsin, awards royal decorations to 15 special guards
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklao Chao Khun has graciously conferred the military rank of General upon Lieutenant General Boonsin Padklang, along with granting royal decorations to 15 Special Royal Guards officers, according to a royal decree issued on December 28. The announcement was made through an official royal command, detailing the promotion and decorations awarded in recognition of…
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Thailand News
Royal title restored for Mom Chao Srisawangwong Yugala
On December 14, the Royal Gazette published an official announcement concerning the reinstatement of royal titles and the conferment of royal decorations upon Mom Chao Srisawangwong Yugala. The announcement stated that His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua graciously issued a royal decree restoring her royal status in accordance with established constitutional authority. According to the Royal Gazette, Mom Chao…
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Politics News
Thai king and queen make China visit to mark 50-year ties
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida arrived in Beijing for an official state visit, marking a historic moment in diplomatic ties between Thailand and China. Their Majesties arrived in the Chinese capital yesterday afternoon, November 13, for an official state visit, strengthening diplomatic ties between the two nations on the 50th anniversary of bilateral relations. The royal couple landed…
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Thailand News
Thailand adds extra day to new year break to boost travel
The Thai Cabinet has approved an extended new year holiday to boost domestic tourism and economic activity, adding one more day to the annual break. The government has approved an extended five-day new year holiday for 2026, declaring Friday, January 2, a special public holiday to boost tourism and spending. The full holiday period will now run from Wednesday, December…
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Politics News
Thai royals to make historic China visit for golden friendship
Thailand’s monarchs will make a state visit to China following an invitation from the president, to mark a key diplomatic anniversary between the nations. King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida will embark on a historic state visit to China from November 13 to 17, at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. The visit commemorates 50 years of diplomatic ties…
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Bangkok News
Thai-UK temple ceremony marks 170 years of friendship
Thai and British diplomats jointly hosted a Royal Kathina ceremony in London to mark a major diplomatic milestone and support temple restoration efforts. The British Embassy in Bangkok and the Royal Thai Embassy in London jointly hosted a Royal Kathina robe-offering ceremony on Saturday, November 1, at Wat Buddhapadipa in Wimbledon. The revered temple, the first of its kind in…
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Thai Life
What happens during a royal mourning period in Thailand? A guide for expats and tourists
Thailand is a country that deeply honours its royal family in life and in death, and following the passing of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit, the Queen Mother, on October 24, the country has entered an official royal mourning period. This is a time that may be unfamiliar to tourists, new expats, or even long-time residents who haven’t experienced such an…
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Thailand News
Queen Mother Sirikit passes peacefully at 93 in Bangkok
Queen Sirikit, The Queen Mother, has passed away peacefully at the age of 93. Her Majesty Queen Sirikit passed away at 9.21pm yesterday, October 24, at King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital, according to a statement released by the Bureau of the Royal Household. The announcement revealed that Her Majesty had been under medical care since September 7, 2019, for various illnesses…