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The power of three resonates late king's goodwill
News, Mae Moo, Published on 29/10/2017
» Three celebrities are showing King Bhumibol's word can reach younger people committed to pursuing his good deeds as the country paused last week to send the late monarch to heaven.
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.
A year of tears
Life, Published on 13/10/2017
» One year ago today, Thailand lost a great king, the moral and spiritual centre of the entire nation. Upon hearing the news, people sobbed on the bus, wept on the train, cried in the office. It's one of those rare moments in life that affected all of us in such a way that we remember exactly where we were and how we felt when the reality of what happened set in. One year on, we ask dozens of people from all walks of life about how they remember that fateful day.
Books of secrets
Life, Anchalee Kongrut, Published on 30/11/2016
» Pintima Lertsomboon, a librarian at Thammasat University, remembered trying to work on Oct 14 in order to soothe the bereavement brought by news of the death of His Majesty King Bhumibol. Her task as librarian usually offers her peace of mind. She has been tasked to separate the cremation books out of 10,000 rare books in the library, putting them in their own category.
Nation in yellow to celebrate King's reign
Online Reporters, Published on 09/06/2016
» Thais across the country wore yellow on Thursday to celebrate the day His Majesty the King ascended to the throne 70 years ago.
Music is the best medicine
Life, Kanokporn Chanasongkram, Published on 20/11/2014
» The Supatwanich siblings — Kanlaya, Kangsadal and Chatr — share a talent for singing, and team up as a trio, Plern Asa, for monthly performances at Ramathibodi Hospital's bustling outpatient department.
The King frequently seen in public in 2012
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 27/12/2012
» His Majesty the King increased the number of his public appearances during 2012, a clear sign to his grateful subjects that his health had improved.
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.
All ready for HM the King's birthday appearance
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 03/12/2012
» This Wednesday all eyes will be on the balcony of the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall where the King will appear at 10:30am before a crowd estimated in the hundreds of thousands.
Visiting Obama gets no rest
Terry Fredrickson, Published on 15/11/2012
» Visiting presidents get no time off for jet lag, it seems. President Obama's workday begins as soon as he gets off the plane at Don Mueang. Meanwhile, preparations continue for his visit.