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  • Thailand NewsChao Phraya bridges to shine for King’s 72nd birthday celebrations

    Chao Phraya bridges to shine for King’s 72nd birthday celebrations

    Three iconic bridges over the Chao Phraya River will be illuminated starting tomorrow as part of the nationwide celebrations for the 72nd birthday of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. The Rural Roads Department announced this festive display, which will continue until next Tuesday, July 30. Decorative lights will adorn the Bhumibol 1 and 2 Bridges, which connect Bangkok…

  • Thailand NewsSri Racha cleans up for King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday

    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,…

  • Thailand NewsRoyal river revelry to celebrate king’s birthday

    Royal river revelry to celebrate king’s birthday

    In a grand tribute to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua’s birthday, oil giant PTT Pcl, in collaboration with government agencies, the private sector, and the Bang Lamphu and Phra Nakhon district communities, is hosting the Lam Nam Nathi Wari Somphot event from July 26 to 28. The king’s birthday is on Sunday, July 28. This spectacular celebration is set…

  • Thailand NewsPattaya launches mobile health fair for Thai king’s birthday

    Pattaya launches mobile health fair for Thai king’s birthday

    Pattaya City officials announced the launch of the Pattaya Mobile Health Fair, a new initiative under the Good Health and Happiness Project. The announcement was made during a press conference held at Terminal 21 Pattaya shopping mall in Bang Lamung district. Mayor Poramese Ngampichet and Deputy Permanent Secretary Kiattisak Sriwongchai, who is currently acting as permanent secretary, led the event.…

  • Thailand NewsWat Arun holds merit-making ceremony to honour king’s birthday

    Wat Arun holds merit-making ceremony to honour king’s birthday

    Wat Arun, one of Thailand’s most revered temples, will host a merit-making ceremony on August 15 to honour His Majesty the King’s 72nd birthday. The temple invites Buddhists to participate in paving stone roads and washing the iconic Phra Prang tower. Phra Phrom Vajramethee, a prominent member of the Supreme Sangha Council and the Abbot of Wat Arun Ratchawararam, announced…

  • Thailand NewsThai king honoured for vital contribution to Covid-19 fight

    Thai king honoured for vital contribution to Covid-19 fight

    King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua demonstrated his generosity through substantial support for medical personnel battling the Covid-19 pandemic. To celebrate his 69th birthday on July 28, the king is being honoured for his vital contributions to medical science and public health, which have become crucial amidst the pandemic. The king’s efforts in enhancing medical science and public health, especially during…

  • Thailand NewsBuriram to celebrate King’s 72nd birthday with grand event

    Buriram to celebrate King’s 72nd birthday with grand event

    Buriram is gearing up for a grand celebration, marking the 72nd birthday of His Majesty the King Maha Vajiralongkorn with an extravagant event titled Breath of the Land. The event will span three days, from tomorrow July 5 to July 7, at the Chang Arena football stadium, featuring world-class musical performances and various charitable activities. The people of Buriram have…

  • Search Engine Marketing (SEM)Content Mastery: Secrets to stories that rank and wow

    Content Mastery: Secrets to stories that rank and wow

    In the digital age, the phrase “content is king” has never been more true. Crafting stories that not only rank well in search engines but also resonate with readers is the golden ticket to digital success. It’s not just about throwing words on a page; it’s about creating content that engages, informs, and connects. The explosion of digital channels has…

  • Hot NewsThailand’s royal family sends earthquake condolence letter to Turkey, Syria presidents

    Thailand’s royal family sends earthquake condolence letter to Turkey, Syria presidents

    Thailand’s royal family sent a condolence letter to the presidents of Turkey and Syria in light of the recent earthquake tragedy. The king and queen of Thailand say they are very saddened to learn about the 7.8 magnitude earthquake and subsequent aftershocks, which was an unbelievable phenomenon. The earthquake’s death toll has now exceeded an astonishing 15,000 people, with authorities…

  • UniversitiesThai university student sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges

    Thai university student sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges

    A Thai university student has been reportedly sentenced to prison on royal defamation charges. Aukit Santiprasitkul, 23, a Ramkhamhaeng University Faculty of Law student was charged with royal defamation and breaking into data on a computer system. The charges allege that the hacking of the computer system affects national security under the Computer Crimes Act, which is the same act…

  • Thailand NewsHonouring the 6th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death

    Honouring the 6th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death

    Today marks the sixth anniversary of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death. Known as King Rama IX, his passing on October 13, 2016, is now celebrated as a national holiday. People recall his lasting legacy and pay tribute to the beloved king who reigned over Thailand for 70 years. The anniversary of his death is a public holiday. Though there…

  • Thailand NewsRemembering Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Remembering Thailand’s beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej

    Today is the national memorial day for His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand’s beloved monarch who served for just over 70 years and died in October 2016. At the time of his passing in October 2016, King Bhumibol was the world’s longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. Amongst his many other gifts, he was was…

  • Thailand NewsThailand’s King and PM send condolences to Queen Elizabeth | PHOTOS

    Thailand’s King and PM send condolences to Queen Elizabeth | PHOTOS

    Thailand’s King HM Maha Vajiralongkorn has sent a message of condolences to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II following the death of her consort and husband, His Royal Highness Prince Philip, the Duke of Edinburgh. “We all in Thailand join the people of Great Britain in mourning this great loss, a sense of loss being shared by peoples aroundthe world, whose…

  • Thailand Protest NewsThai protesters come out of hibernation, but has the movement run out of steam? | VIDEO

    Thai protesters come out of hibernation, but has the movement run out of steam? | VIDEO

    After a few month’s hibernation, the pro-democracy movement is back in full swing. Some skirmishes earlier this week and court cases related to last year’s rallies have been hot news. So are we in for a few more months of cat and mouse protests? And has the protest movement lost some of its impetus? Now we hear that more than…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Protest leader gets Time magazine nod, foreign teacher crackdown | February 18

    Thailand News Today | Protest leader gets Time magazine nod, foreign teacher crackdown | February 18

    A prominent protest leader and human rights lawyer in Thailand, who is currently in court detention, was named in Time magazine’s “Time 100 Next” as an influential leader, calling him “the lawyer who broke the silence around Thai Monarchy.” Traders at 2 wet markets in the central province of Pathum Thani, just north of Bangkok, have expressed their frustration at…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | PM parliamentary rebuke, ‘OnlyFans’ Covid alternative | February 17

    Thailand News Today | PM parliamentary rebuke, ‘OnlyFans’ Covid alternative | February 17

    Thai airlines and hotels say that the tourism crisis in the year ahead is set to dwarf last year’s in terms of its impact, a lack of customers, and an absence of government aid. Asia Aviation, the largest shareholder in Thai AirAsia, is warning that when international tourism eventually does resume, there may not be enough suppliers to meet demand…

  • World NewsTalk show king, Larry King, dies at 87 | VIDEO

    Talk show king, Larry King, dies at 87 | VIDEO

    Larry King, the longtime CNN stalwart and talk host has died. He was 87 years of age. He is survived by 3 sons. “Larry King Live” was a staple on the the young cable TV network for over 25 years, interviewing presidential candidates, celebrities, athletes and high-profile personalities. He retired in 2010 after taping more than 6,000 episodes of the…

  • Thailand NewsBanned politician says government silencing him by invoking Lese Majeste law

    Banned politician says government silencing him by invoking Lese Majeste law

    A banned politician, who criticised the government’s Covid-19 vaccine plan, is claiming the government is silencing him (again) by invoking the Lese Majeste law against him. The alleged defamation case concerns his questioning of using one of the king’s companies as part of the Covid-19 vaccine strategy that he says will slow down the process of inoculations. Thanathorn Juangroongruangkit accused…

  • Crime NewsThai laws, how to stay out of jail in Thailand | VIDEO

    Thai laws, how to stay out of jail in Thailand | VIDEO

    Thailand has plenty of laws, some of them applied more vigorously than others. Some not at all. But the ones they do apply can get you in hot water or, at worst, in a Thai jail. You DON’T want to end up there. Here’s a few of the better and lesser known Thai laws from The Thaiger. You can visit…

  • Thailand NewsThailand News Today | Thais praised for Covid response, Travel Stimulus doomed, Alcohol Ban | Dec 18

    Thailand News Today | Thais praised for Covid response, Travel Stimulus doomed, Alcohol Ban | Dec 18

    Final day of the week and a busy week of news. Please catch up with our other information videos at our YouTube Channel. While you’re there, please subscribe and click the bell for notifications. Thailand’s top epidemiologist warns against shortening quarantine Whilst the CCSA announced yesterday they were going to conduct yet another enquiry into shortening quarantine for arrives in…

  • EventsNew commemorative bank notes spark worries of a mix-up

    New commemorative bank notes spark worries of a mix-up

    100 baht bank notes commemorating the Royal Coronation Ceremony of 2019, have reportedly raised concerns of people mistaking them for the usual 1,000 baht bank notes, due to their similar colours. The new bank notes, sport a slightly more gold hue, instead of the regular red/brown colour used for 100 baht notes, and feature a vertical orientation. The notes, issued…

  • Politics NewsToday is Constitution Day in Thailand. What does the day commemorate?

    Today is Constitution Day in Thailand. What does the day commemorate?

    Today is Constitution Day in Thailand, bang in the middle of calls for a rewrite of the document and demands for the role of the Thai monarch to be codified in a new Thai Constitution. The day commemorates 20 different Thai Charters that have been scrapped and re-written since the Siamese Revolution in 1932. It’s a public holiday around Thailand.…

  • Bangkok NewsThousands come out to show support for Thai King on Rama 9 birthday

    Thousands come out to show support for Thai King on Rama 9 birthday

    Yellow-shirted supporters and royalists greeted HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn yesterday as he headed up birthday commemorations for his revered late father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. It was the latest in a series of high profile public appearances that coincides with unprecedented challenges to the Thai monarchy from student-led protesters. December 5 is commemorated as Fathers Day each year in…

  • Thailand NewsThai protests to continue in full force into December in line with symbolic calendar events

    Thai protests to continue in full force into December in line with symbolic calendar events

    The pro-democracy protests are set to continue well into December, according to Thai security officials. Officials have been preparing to cope with a rise in anti-government activities as symbolic calendar events are coming up. Today the United Front of Thammasat and Demonstration group says a protest will take place outside the 1st Infantry Battalion on Vibhavadi Rangsit Road in Phaya…

  • World NewsThailand News Today | The RCEP reset, Hotel Talkfest, Protesters to be arrested | November 16

    Thailand News Today | The RCEP reset, Hotel Talkfest, Protesters to be arrested | November 16

    First day of the week with another Thailand News Today, all the latest news from around Thailand and the region. Hoteliers to discuss how to revive Thailand’s crippled hospitality industry The Tourism and Sports Ministry is holding a talkfest with15 hotel operators expected to join to discuss recovery solutions for the battered industry. Some top executives are planned to pitch…

  • Thailand Protest NewsProtesters face water cannons as they deliver thousands of letters to HM the King – VIDEO

    Protesters face water cannons as they deliver thousands of letters to HM the King – VIDEO

    Police turned the water cannons on thousands of protesters again as they marched to the Grand Palace to symbolically deliver hand-written letters to the Thai King. Thai media reports the crowd numbers were up to 10,000 – 12,000. Police say the crowd was around 7,000. The protesters were again demanding the resignation of the Thai PM Prayut Chan-o-cha, a new…

  • World NewsMalaysian PM proposes a state of emergency in a political move to postpone budget vote

    Malaysian PM proposes a state of emergency in a political move to postpone budget vote

    Malaysia’s head of state is said to be consulting with the country’s other hereditary rulers to discuss a proposal by Malaysian PM Muhyiddin Yassin, who has requested that the King declare a state of emergency. The Star newspaper is reporting that the country’s rulers would meet at 2.30pm tomorrow, after which the king will deliver a decision to the PM. Muhyiddin…

  • Thailand Protest NewsClose encounter of the Royal kind – Thai King and Queen stop to praise a royal supporter

    Close encounter of the Royal kind – Thai King and Queen stop to praise a royal supporter

    It was a rare moment that has shocked royal supporters, in the best way possible, as the Royal couple turned on the charm after a merit-making ceremony last night. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida stepped away from the traditional royal protocol after last night’s official ceremony, stopping briefly to single out a man who was with a…

  • Thailand NewsKing Bhumibol Adulyadej – in remembrance of the “Father of Thailand”

    King Bhumibol Adulyadej – in remembrance of the “Father of Thailand”

    His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was Thailand’s monarch for just over 70 years. At the time of his passing in October 2016, King Bhumibol was the world’s longest-serving head of state and the longest-reigning monarch in Thai history. Amongst his many other gifts, he was was revered as a calming and compassionate influence, overseeing Thailand’s stormy political history in the second half of the…

  • Thailand NewsBangkok police warn protesters not to block King’s motorcade in October 14 protest

    Bangkok police warn protesters not to block King’s motorcade in October 14 protest

    Bangkok police are warning political demonstrators not to block His Majesty the King’s motorcade in their upcoming protest event on October 14. Thailand’s King is set to preside over the graduation ceremony for Level 6 and 9 Pali scholars at the Temple of the Emerald Buddha. Thailand’s deputy national police chief, Damrongsak Kittiprapat, says to cope with the demonstration, police…