Showing 1 - 8 of 8
Trying to keep a lid on consumer debt
Business, Published on 23/03/2023
» Thailand is stepping up its supervision of auto hire-purchase and leasing of cars and motorcycles to ensure consumer protection and deal with elevated household debt.
Thais look forward to celebrating King's coronation
Published on 02/05/2019
» The coronation of His Majesty the King will be held on Saturday, the first time the country will hold such a ceremony in 69 years.
Japan emperor to be addressed with 'emeritus'
Kyodo News, Published on 25/02/2019
» TOKYO: Japanese Emperor Akihito will be called "emperor emeritus" and Empress Michiko "empress emerita" following his abdication in April, the Imperial Household Agency said Monday.
Prince's free speech hot topic in Japan
Kyodo News, Published on 01/12/2018
» TOKYO: A remark by a Japanese prince, who will be first in line to the country's throne six months from now, has caused a controversy over how freely imperial family members can speak on contentious matters as the Constitution prohibits the head of the family from being involved in politics.
Royal crematorium's removal begins
Online Reporters, Published on 11/01/2018
» The removal of the royal crematorium began at Sanam Luang on Thursday afternoon and will take about 60 days. Parts of the structure and surrounding buildings and sculptures will be exhibited.
Prince Akishino to attend king's cremation
Kyodo News, Published on 06/10/2017
» TOKYO: Prince Akishino and his wife Princess Kiko will visit Thailand for on Oct 26 to attend the funeral of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Japanese government said on Friday.
Japan set to allow emperor to abdicate
Kyodo News, Published on 19/05/2017
» The Japanese Cabinet on Friday approved a bill to allow Emperor Akihito to hand over the Chrysanthemum throne to Crown Prince Naruhito in what would be Japan's first abdication in roughly 200 years.
Pheu Thai puts trust in Pongsapat for city race
News, Supoj Wancharoen, Published on 14/01/2013
» The Pheu Thai Party's executive committee Sunday chose Pol Gen Pongsapat Pongcharoen as the party's candidate for the Bangkok governor election in a unanimous decision.