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King Charles III to visit Vatican in October
AFP, Published on 27/09/2025
» LONDON — King Charles III, head of the Church of England, and Queen Camilla will make a state visit to meet Pope Leo XIV for the first time at the Vatican next month, Buckingham Palace said Saturday.
Thaksin chapter closes, another opens
Oped, Thitinan Pongsudhirak, Published on 19/09/2025
» In yet another dramatic twist in Thai politics, erstwhile anti-establishment political juggernaut and former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra accepted a one-year jail sentence and began serving his time behind bars on Sept 9. After his return from a 15-year self-imposed exile in August 2023 and a concomitant royal pardon that reduced his eight-year imprisonment on corruption convictions to just one year, Thaksin cited his gravely ill health and spent the time comfortably at the Police General Hospital before being released on parole. The Supreme Court's ruling that his get-out-of-jail health card was invalid means Thaksin's renewed imprisonment and its aftermath are likely to reshape and realign Thailand's political landscape ahead of the next election, due by mid-2027.
Britain rolls out royal red carpet for Trump's state visit
AFP, Published on 17/09/2025
» LONDON - Britain will roll out a supersized royal welcome for Donald Trump's unprecedented second state visit on Wednesday, with the king to greet the US president who has compared himself to a monarch.
Flight-tracking platform sees traffic soar
Business, Suchit Leesa-nguansuk, Published on 13/09/2025
» The popular global flight-tracking platform Flightradar24 experienced a sudden surge among Thai viewers earlier this month, fuelled by interest from people eager to track the flight movements of former premier Thaksin Shinawatra during his private jet flight to Dubai on Sept 4 and eventual return to Thailand on Sept 8.
Mandarin Oriental Bangkok Marks 150 Years of Legacy
Published on 10/09/2025
» Bangkok, September 10, 2025 — Mandarin Oriental, Bangkok, the Kingdom’s first luxury hotel and an icon of world hospitality, has announced the launch of its 150th anniversary celebration under the evocative theme Unfolding Legacies.
King Charles leads tributes on VJ Day 80th anniversary
AFP, Published on 15/08/2025
» LONDON - King Charles III led commemorations on Friday for World War II veterans and those who lived through the devastating conflict, lauding their “courage” as Britain marked the 80th anniversary of VJ Day.
King concerned by border spat, updated daily
Post Reporters, Published on 14/08/2025
» His Majesty the King is deeply concerned about the ongoing Thai-Cambodian border tensions, with the palace receiving daily updates on the situation, according to Lt Gen Boonsin Padklang, commander of Army Region 2.
Malaysian king to visit Russia for Putin meeting
Bloomberg News, Published on 02/08/2025
» KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia’s king, Sultan Ibrahim Iskandar, will make the first state visit of a monarch from the country to Russia, in a trip at the invitation of President Vladimir Putin that runs from Aug 5 to 10, the palace said Saturday.
Solo exhibition pays homage to HM the King
Life, Published on 31/07/2025
» BNC Creatives Art Gallery RCA presents "The Father", a solo exhibition held to mark the birthday of HM King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, until Aug 31.
A brotherhood of monarchs
News, Published on 28/07/2025
» The bond between the kingdoms of Thailand and Bhutan was enlivened by a historic state visit by Their Majesties the King and Queen earlier in the year -- a visit that has strengthened the enduring ties.