Anti-monarchy protests have continued in
Bangkok as demonstrators demand democracy and less power for King
Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) in the biggest demonstration in the
country in years. Thousands marched against the monarchy today in
the Thai capital calling for a curb in the King’s powers and the
replacement of the Thai prime minister and former junta leader,
Prayuth Chan-ocha.
Crown Princess of Japan says it's "important to accept daughter's feelings" on wedding
13th September 2020
During an interview for her 54th birthday
on 11 September, Japan’s Crown Princess, Kiko spoke about her elder
daughter’s postponed wedding. The Crown Princess said that she
wants to “respect as much as possible” the feelings of her
daughter…
King of Thailand reinstates consort after stripping her of position
2nd September 2020
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or
Rama X) has reinstated his consort nearly a year after stripping
her of her position for disloyalty. Sineenat is once again the
Royal Nobel Consort and also holds the titles: The Most Illustrious
Order of Chula Chom Klao, 1st…
Foreign-based critics of the Thai regime
and monarchy were subject to surveillance and suspicious packages,
according to a well-known journalist critical of the monarchy.
Andrew MacGregor Marshall revealed on Twitter that he and several
other dissident journalists have been “targeted in August by people
who surveilled our homes, followed us and sent packages intended to
intimidate…
Emperor Naruhito of Japan and his wife,
Empress Masako, have marked the 75th anniversary of the country’s
surrender in the Second World War. Emperor Naruhito is the grandson
of Emperor Hirohito who reigned during the Second World War. The
Emperor expressed a…
The COVID-19 pandemic has impacted
Princess Mako of Japan’s wedding plans. The Princess announced her
engagement to Kei Komuro in May 2017 with a wedding set for the
following year; however, in 2018, the couple announced that they
were postponing their wedding for…
Thailand’s Queen Mother, Sirikit, will
celebrate her 88th birthday on 12 August, and to mark the occasion,
an elaborate display of colourful orchids has been put on display.
More than 880,000 from nine genera across the country are on
display for the “Paradise Of Siam 2020” event, which was created in
coordination with the Department of Agriculture, the Ministry of
Natural…
Protestors, many holding wands and
dressed as wizards, took to the streets in the Thai capital of
Bangkok to protest the government and monarchy. Those in attendance
chose to dress as Harry Potter characters as a way to represent
what they see as increasing injustices…
The former church Haga Sophia has been
widely reported in the media over recent weeks after the building
has been converted into a mosque for the second time. However, what
isn’t known to many is that right next to the famous building is a
unique hidden story. In a…
Japanese pundits call for Imperial Household to use social media to promote activities
29th July 2020
Japanese pundits have called on the
Imperial Household to use social media, like their European and
Middle Eastern counterparts, to promote their activities. Due to
the COVID-19 pandemic, Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako have
struggled with their roles this year as many events and trips were
forced to be cancelled or postponed – including a state visit to
the United Kingdom. The…
