Thailand’s Senate has expressed their support for the kingdom’s controversial monarch, King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
Senate President Pornpetch Wichitcholchai spoke on Thursday during a special meeting and stressed the need to “protect and uphold this noble institution.” The monarchy is absolutely “necessary” for Thailand, according to the politicians.
Protestors in Bangkok have torn down photos of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (also called Rama X) and Queen Suthida.
Videos have emerged of protestors tearing down photos of the King and Queen while chanting “Get out!” Photos of the King and Queen adorn the…
Thailand bans gatherings of more than five people in an effort to end anti-monarchy protests following The King's return to the country
15th October 2020
The Thai government has announced that gathering of more than five are to be banned in an effort to tackle anti-monarchy protests.
Whereas many countries in the world are introducing bans on gatherings to tackle the ongoing public health emergency, the Southeast Asian…
Thai citizens have been asked by the government to wear yellow today to remember the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej (or Rama IX) who died in 2016. Yellow is the traditional colour that represents the monarch in Thailand.
The government has also requested that private companies and state agencies set up altars and offer garlands in his memory until 22 October.
Four years since his death will…
German foreign minister against Thai king reigning from Germany
10th October 2020
The German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas is against Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) ruling from Bavaria where he stays with his harem in a hotel.
The government official was asked by a Greens MP in the Bundestag about the King conducting politics in…
Thai protestors are risking it all to demand change to the monarchy
23rd September 2020
Protestors in Thailand are risking it all to demonstrate against the monarchy and current regime. The protests across the country, but particularly in the capital of Bangkok, continue to grow as the dissatisfaction with the status quo intensifies.
Thailand is not a…
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.
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…
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…
