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Thailand comes to 89-second stop
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/10/2017
» People across Thailand observed 89 seconds of silence at 3.52pm to show their respect for the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who passed away one year ago.
King of Bhutan to attend cremation ceremony
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 11/10/2017
» The King of Bhutan Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck and his wife Queen Jetsun Pema will attend the royal cremation ceremony of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang in Bangkok on Oct 26.
110,000 give final farewells to late King as palace gates close (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/10/2017
» About 110,000 people flocked to Sanam Luang Thursday to bid a final farewell to their beloved late King before officials closed the palace gates for the last time.
Funeral procession crowds limited to 40,000
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 05/10/2017
» Areas surrounding Sanam Luang can accommodate up to 250,000 people. However, only around 40,000 people will be able to watch the royal processions from designated areas
Woman pays respects to late King 63 times, one more to go
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 04/10/2017
» A woman who has paid her respects to the late King Bhumibol Abulyadej at the Grand Palace 63 times is planning one final trip.
Rainmakers aim to fill Lam Takong reservoir
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 21/09/2017
» Cloud seeding operations are planned to help fill Lam Takong Dam reservoir in Nakhon Ratchasima if the water level remains below 30% of usable capacity.
His Majesty the King signs constitution (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/04/2017
» His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has signed Thailand's 20th constitution, starting the clock ticking for a general election to be held in late 2018 at the latest.
Phuket court rules for sea gypsies
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 01/02/2017
» The Phuket Provincial Court dismissed a case Tuesday in which four sea gypsies were accused of unlawfully occupying beachfront land on Phuket's Rawai beach, saying the sea tribe owned the land before the title deed was issued for the property.
Nationwide tributes to the late King
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/12/2016
» Thais across the nation took part in activities in tribute to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej Monday, observing his birthday in a solemn manner and pledging to follow his teachings.
LONG LIVE THE KING (Updated)
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 02/12/2016
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has ascended the throne as King Rama X of the Chakri Dynasty.