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What's trending and happening this week
Muse, Apipar Norapoompipat, Published on 02/12/2017
» 1. Good news for those who have yet to visit King Bhumibhol's crematorium at Sanam Luang. His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has granted an extension of visitation until Dec 31, with hopes that those who live in the provinces will have an opportunity to witness the finest Thai craftsmanship on display. Besides the royal crematorium, there is also a comprehensive exhibition, which chronicles the life of King Rama IX, with topics ranging from his childhood to achievements in science, Buddhism and international relations. In smaller open-air pavilions, the art of creating the crematorium is displayed, with videos displaying the artists at work.
Thousands set to take centre stage
News, Post Reporters, Published on 24/10/2017
» The royal funeral processions which form the heart of the royal cremation ceremony will be joined by thousands of state and palace officials who are assigned different tasks.
Ceremonial splendour
Life, Atiya Achakulwisut, Published on 30/01/2017
» Tongthong Chandransu is the name that comes to the mind of most people when they think about royal ceremonies. His narration of these events, a familiar element during their broadcast, is always filled with insightful facts and wondrous anecdotes about Thai history and centuries-old culture.
Words that live on
Life, Arusa Pisuthipan, Published on 01/11/2016
» While a lot of bookworms and collectors are hunting newspapers, magazines and special publications printed in tribute to His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej, some digital channels are also available to keep memories about the late King alive.
The Surgeon
Spectrum, Nanchanok Wongsamuth, Published on 23/10/2016
» When Charan Mahatumarat found out that he won His Majesty the King's Anandamahidol Scholarship in 1984 to study craniofacial surgery, he started learning the royal language from a book he purchased.
Royal motorcade: To Klai Kangwon Palace in Hua Hin (Update 2)
Jon Fernquest, Published on 01/08/2013
» Tens of thousands of well-wishers expected line route to get glimpse of King and Queen on their way to Hua Hin palace.
Fireworks man
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/01/2013
» Meet Worawat Manusanun, the man who plans the fireworks display for the CentralWorld New Year countdown and many other major celebrations.
The link between Thai & Western music
Jon Fernquest, Published on 17/08/2012
» The composer who worked to link Thai & Western music, Prasidh Silapabanleng (son of Luang Pradit Phairoh), was born 100 years ago next month.
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.
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.)