Hundreds of Thai students, members of the navy and celebrities, helped released 1066 turtles in celebration of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s birthday today.
The sea turtles, which are seen as a symbol of long life ran, to freedom outside the Sea Turtle Conservation Centre.
The number 1066 was chosen for a particular reason. The number 10 symbolises King Rama X, for which King Maha is known. The…
A man in Thailand has been jailed for 35 years for insulting the Thai monarchy on Facebook. He was convicted by a military court in Bangkok for Facebook posts which were deemed insulting to the Thai Royal Family. It is one of the harshest sentences handed down under the…
The Tourism Authority of Thailand will be asking foreign tourists to wear appropriate clothing during the royal cremation ceremony of King Bhumibol Adulyadej which will be held between from the 25th to the 29th of October.
Officials will be asking tourists to wear…
King Maha Vajiralongkorn has signed a new constitutional document in Bangkok with paves the way for a return to democracy in Thailand while still allowing the army to have an influential role in politics.
The document commits government to follow the 20-year development plan outlined by the military and also constrains future elected governments by making them answerable to an appointed…
King of Thailand requests changes to draft constitution
12th January 2017
Still in its drafting stage, King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) has reportedly requested that the new Thai constitution be adjusted in certain key areas.
The former constitution that was in place from 2007 to 2014 was suspended by the National Council for Peace and Order…
Memorial for King Bhumibol's dead dog
27th December 2016
Earlier today the late King Bhumibol’s dog was remembered in a Buddhist ceremony for the first anniversary of her death. Tong Daeng was the favourite dog of King Bhumibol. The ceremony took place near a statue of the dog in Hua Hin, where the dog died in Klai Kangwon…
Thailand's parliament invites Crown Prince to assume throne
29th November 2016
The parliament in Thailand formally named Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn as the new king, completing a formal step for the heir to take the throne following the death of his father last month. He was then formally acknowledged as the new monarch by the members of the cabinet.
“I would like everyone to stand up and give their blessings to the new king,” said National Assembly president…
Thailand prepares for Crown Prince to be named as King on December 1st
2nd November 2016
Thailand is preparing to name Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn as the country’s new King on December 1st. This date will mark 50 days since the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has asked to be given time to mourn with the…
Thailand runs out of pictures of King Bhumibol
24th October 2016
Thailand is about to run out of pictures of the recently deceased King Bhumibol. Many Thais want a picture of the King and this has simply resulted in that stores start to run out of pictures and frames.
King Bhumibol Adulyadej in 2010. Photo: Government of Thailand (CC BY…
What happens when the King of Thailand dies?
12th October 2016
By Vajiralongkorn.jpg: Amrufmderivative work: Sodacan (talk), CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=9094927
The royal succession in Thailand will be smooth when the King of Thailand dies, Palace observers say, but discussing the topic is highly taboo, due to the strict lèse-majesté laws in Thailand. Now that the health of their much loved King Bhumibol is quickly…