Thailand

1066 sea turtles released in honour of King of Thailand's birthday

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…
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King of Thailand signs constitution that paves way for democracy

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…
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Memorial for King Bhumibol's dead dog

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…
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Thailand's parliament invites Crown Prince to assume throne

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…
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What happens when the King of Thailand dies?

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…
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