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Long live the King (updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/12/2012
» A huge crowd filled the Royal Plaza and far beyond to witness a rare public appearance by His Majesty the King as part of his 85th birthday celebrations.
Royal barge procession
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/11/2012
» Thousands lined the Chao Phraya River yesterday to watch the dazzling royal barge procession, part of celebrations marking the King’s 85th birthday on Dec 5.
Learning Thai: Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 16/05/2013
» Save this column because next year's story is likely to be very similar. Much of the vocabulary will be the same for sure.
Grand celebration
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/12/2011
» Government leaders, members of the royal family, dignitaries and hundreds of thousands of ordinary well-wishers gathered to hear His Majesty the King call for unity and stability in the highlight of yesterday's birthday celebrations.
Royal Ploughing Ceremony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/05/2012
» Thai rice farmers got some encouragement yesterday morning when soothsayers determined that rice harvests would be good, water adequate and the country would see an abundance of food.
Farewell to a princess
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 10/04/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen yesterday joined thousands of mourners from all over the country and a worldwide television audience in bidding farewell to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda.
Fond memories
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 09/12/2010
» Yesterday a number of ageing former dancers and musicians had a chance to relive the excitement of performing for Their Majesties the King and Queen.