Asian RoyalsThailand

King of Thailand fires high-ranking royal guard

His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has fired a high ranking royal guard from his post. Gen. Arshawin Sawetseni served as a royal bodyguard until his firing, which was announced on the government gazette website. He had also served as a royal bodyguard under the late King Bhumibol. The announcement did not specify why he was fired, but the news came just hours after Sineenat…
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International royalsThailand

Preparations for coronation of King of Thailand almost complete

The preparations for the coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) of Thailand are almost complete. The coronation is set to take place from 4 May to 6 May 2019. The Deputy Prime Minister Wissanu Krea-ngam said that the government is awaiting approval for the royal emblem to be used as the official logo. The Deputy Prime Minister also chairs the government committee responsible…
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British RoyalsPrince & Princess of WalesThe Sussexes

Duke of Cambridge hosts reception for British rescue divers

Nearly three months ago the entire world was captivated by the stories and coverage coming from the Chiang Rai Province of Thailand where an intense rescue mission was underway. Held captive in the Tham Luang cave, a football coach and several teenage players for the team left their fate in the hands of their rescuers after a monsoon left them helpless and unable to escape. What began as an…
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International royalsThailand

Eight more people charged in Thailand for insulting the monarchy

Eight more people have been charged in Thailand for insulting the monarchy. The first arrests of the eight suspects took place in May. Thai Lawyers for Human Rights said that they faced charges for vandalising public portraits of Thailand’s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej and his successor. Among the arrested was a 14-year-old boy. If the juvenile court in the province of Khon Kaen takes on…
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