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Japan: First emperor abdication in over 200 years, enabling-law passed
Jon Fernquest, Published on 09/06/2017
» Japan may have a new emperor by the end of 2018 as Crown Prince Naruhito's ascension to the throne cleared by once-off law.
Brain Prize goes to dopamine, addiction neurotransmitter
Jon Fernquest, Published on 07/03/2017
» Scientists who uncovered secrets of dopamine & its role in reward & addiction in the brain honoured in this year's Brain Prize.
Japan's crown prince hints at readiness to take throne
Jon Fernquest, Published on 23/02/2017
» Japan's Crown Prince says he is ready to take on the responsibilities of emperor, signaling that he may soon become emperor after he father Emperor Akihito. 83, steps down from the throne (abdicates).
Japan's Emperor, Empress to visit Thailand
Jon Fernquest, Published on 11/01/2017
» After 50-year friendship with late King, Japan's emperor & empress to pay their respects this spring.
A lifetime of love and achievement
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/10/2016
» His Majesty's life was one of great achievement in every field imaginable, from science to agriculture to sport and music.
Crown Prince to lead "Bike for Dad" on Dec 11
Jon Fernquest, Published on 28/09/2015
» HRH the Crown Prince to lead 29-km Bike for Dad on Dec 11 to mark King's 88th birthday, reportedly passing by Ratchaprasong intersection to show Thailand is back to normal & ready for tourists after Erawan shrine bombing.
Bike for Mom 2015 (UPDATED)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 16/08/2015
» His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn & Her Royal Highness Princess Bajra Kitiyabha led thousands of cyclists in the "Bike for Mom" cycling event on Sunday to mark Her Majesty the Queen's 83rd birthday.
Bike for Mom: Cycling safety is key (with video)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 14/08/2015
» Cycling safety is key focus of Bike for Mom cycling event this Sunday, a tribute to Her Majesty the Queen led by His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, accompanied by PM Prayut & bicycle enthusiasts around Thailand in a show of loyalty & love for the Mother of the Nation.
Prayuth likely to become Prime Minister
Jon Fernquest, Published on 04/08/2014
» General Prayuth is virtually unopposed in the National Legislative Assembly, where he seems likely to be named prime minister to add to his titles of army commander and head of the all-powerful National Council for Peace and Order (NCPO).
Lord Buddha's life: Suphanburi temple paintings
Jon Fernquest, Published on 05/07/2013
» Lord Buddha's life painted by Lao artist who fled to Thailand in 1826 & painted temple of Emerald Buddha murals also.