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RBSO honours Princess Sirivannavari to kick off 2022 season

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17th February 2022
The Royal Bangkok Symphony Orchestra has honoured their patron, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana Rajakanya, to mark her 35th birthday.  The performance that launched the 2022 season opened with a unique arrangement of Happy Birthday. The evening included multiple pieces composed by Debussy, as well as the infamous piano piece, “Piano Concerto For The Left Hand.” It was held at the…
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Royal Olympians: Prince Bira of Siam

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7th August 2021
Unknown to many today, Prince Bira of Siam was an Olympian who represented Siam (now called Thailand) in sailing. Bira’s full title was Prince Birabongse Bhanudej Bhanubandh, and he was the son of Prince Bhanurangsi Savangwongse and grandson of King King Mongkut…
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King of Thailand 'rushed to Intensive Care Unit' with respiratory problems

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13th May 2021
King Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has been rushed to an intensive Care Unit at Siriraj Hospital according to reports. The 68-year-old monarch was admitted to ICU a few days ago after suffering from respiratory problems. Andrew MacGregor Marshall, a journalist specialising in the activities of Thailand’s Royal Family, says The King’s condition is not understood to be life…
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Questions on whereabouts of Thai queen

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11th February 2021
There are questions on the whereabouts of Thailand’s Queen Suthida who hasn’t been seen in person since 28 December. The King, Rama X, has been seen with his concubine, Royal Noble Consort Sineenat since that time. After people began questioning the…
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Thai princess in hospital

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12th January 2021
Thailand’s Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn is in the hospital after injuring her ankle in a fall on Monday. The Royal Household Bureau made the announcement on Monday saying the 65-year-old tripped and fell during a morning walk. The younger sister of King Rama X injured both her ankles and is being treated at Phramongkutklao Hospital in Bangkok. As a result of her injuries, she is…
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King of Thailand releases New Year card

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3rd January 2021
The King of Thailand has released a New Year card to the Thai people to coincide with his New Year speech that he gave as 2021 began. The card features a photo that was released of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida ahead of his coronation in May 2019. Both the…
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King of Thailand addresses protestors for first time

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2nd November 2020
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) has made a rare public comment regarding the ongoing protests in Thailand against the government and his reign. The King said of the protestors that he “loves them all the same” and that Thailand is the “land of compromise.” The King was with his wife, Queen Suthida, and daughter, Princess Sirivannavari, on Saturday…
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