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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.
His Majesty visits Chitralada Palace
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/11/2012
» His Majesty the King briefly left Siriraj hospital yesterday afternoon for an unannounced visit to Chitralada Palace, his official Bangkok residence.
King to meet Obama, UK Queen meets Thai PM
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 14/11/2012
» It has been officially announced that US President Barack Obama will be granted an audience with His Majesty the King on Sunday while in London Queen Elizabeth II granted an audience to the Thai PM. Reuters photo
Royal cruise draws thousands
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 08/07/2012
» Thousands turned out to greet His Majesty the King Saturday as the Chao Phraya River from Bangkok to Nonthaburi was lit up by a spectacular show.
Historic royal visit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/05/2012
» Tens of thousands of people flocked to see Their Majesties return to the historic Thung Makham Yong paddy field yesterday as countless thousands more watched on live television.
Royal visit
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 25/05/2012
» Their Majesties the King and Queen are today making a visit to an Ayutthaya paddy field where the King harvested rice 16 years ago, an event sure to draw huge crowds of excited well-wishers.
His Majesty's evening out
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 07/05/2012
» At 5:30 yesterday evening His Majesty the King left his 16th floor residence at Siriraj Hospital to make the short trip to the hospital's newly-opened private branch, Siriraj Piyamaharajkarun (SiPH.)
Waiting for their King
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 06/12/2011
» The King’s birthday is very much a celebration of ordinary people and the centre of attention for many is Siriraj Hospital where thousands come hoping for a glimpse of the monarch.
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.
Record river levels the latest concern
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 26/10/2011
» Overflows from the Chao Phraya may make for great tourist photos, but they are a growing concern for city residents and government officials.