Thailand’s elections were held over the weekend – the result of which gave the world a much different image than what many were predicting.
First and foremost, voter turnout at the polling stations was at a record high, with many young people and first time voters turning out to cast their ballots.
Second, the parties receiving the most support was also something of a surprise.
Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand has given an interview to Style magazine on the occasion of her fashion brand’s landing back in Paris.
Last week, the Princess sat down with fashion journalist Vincenzo La Torre to discuss everything surrounding her brand…
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya of Thailand presided over the official opening of the new structure of Donkoi Sustainable Village, a centre that will teach a modernised version of traditional dyeing techniques.
On Monday, 23 January, the Princess travelled…
Thai Royal Palace issues update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's health
11th January 2023
The Thai Royal Palace has issued an update on the health condition of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who is now in her fourth week in hospital.
The statement says that the 44-year-old Princess is still unconscious and is being treated for the consequences of a collapse due to a severe heart arrhythmia.
In the press release, the Royal Palace also clarified the origins of the condition; some had…
Thailand's King Rama X visits hospitals after shooting massacre
11th October 2022
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand made a rare public appearance on Friday, 7 October, at the nursery school targeted in a mass shooting.
His Majesty and Prime Minister Pray Chan-o-cha arrived at the school, which is located in the village of Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua…
The King of Thailand marks his 70th birthday today; to mark the occasion, learn more about his consort below:
Suthida Tidjai was born on 3 June 1978 in Hat Yai, Songkla, Thailand, to Kham and Jangheang Tidjai.
Her education was at Somboonkulkanya Middle School…
King Vajiralongkorn taken to hospital as bodyguard tests positive for COVID-19
23rd October 2020
King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand was taken to Bangkok Hospital after one of his bodyguards tested positive for COVID-19.
The Thai King was taken to the hospital around midnight on the 21st of October and only stayed for about two hours. It is unclear why exactly he was so briefly hospitalised or whether he was tested for COVID-19. King Vajiralongkorn arrived from Germany, where he usually lives…
King of Thailand orders residents to not look out their windows as he visits his mother
12th August 2020
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has ordered residents around the Chulalongkorn Hospital to close their curtains and to not look out their windows as he visits his mother in the hospital today. Any washing that has been hung outside to dry must also be taken inside.
Protests break out at German hotel where Thai King is staying with his harem
7th May 2020
German and Thai activists have staged a protest outside the the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Germany where King Maha Vajiralongkorn is staying with his harem of 20 women.
The protesters have projected messages onto the front of the hotel with messages like, “why does…
King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends most of his time in Germany already – having a $12m mansion at Lake Starnberg, but he too faces the challenges of the coronavirus. However, being a King comes with some perks.
Despite all hotels having to close due to the crisis, the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl has applied for and received a special permit to remain open so that the Thai King could rent out all…
