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Thailand's Royal Palace issues statement on health of Princess Bajrakitiyabha 

Bangkok’s Royal Palace has issued a statement on the health of King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s daughter. Princess Bajrakitiyabhawas reported to have fallen ill on December 14th 2022 at Khao Yai. On the morning of December 15th 2022, the Royal Palace confirmed that the 44 year old princess was unwell, saying that she had lost consciousness. Journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall, a…
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Thailand's King Rama X visits hospitals after shooting massacre

King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand made a rare public appearance on Friday, 7 October, at the nursery school targeted in a mass shooting.  His Majesty and Prime Minister Pray Chan-o-cha arrived at the school, which is located in the village of Uthai Sawan, Nong Bua Lamphu province in the northeast of the country. They were seen talking to family members of the victims and people injured…
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Queen Sirikit at 90 - status in Thailand

The royals in Thailand are revered, and the Queen Mother, Sirikit, is no exception. Queen Sirkit was the consort of King Rama IX from 1950 until his death in 2016; she is now the Queen Mother as her son, Rama X, sits on the throne. She is a woman respected and…
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A look at the Grand Palace in Bangkok

Standing in the heart of Bangkok, the Grand Palace is one of the most popular attractions in the capital. It has been the official residence of the Kings of Thailand since the 1700s and covers 2,351,000 square feet. As soon as the palace comes into sight, its opulence is apparent. Real gold decorates the many buildings that include the temple for the Emerald Buddha. The Grand Palace is…
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Who is Queen Suthida of Thailand?

The King of Thailand marks his 70th birthday today; to mark the occasion, learn more about his consort below: Suthida Tidjai was born on 3 June 1978 in Hat Yai, Songkla, Thailand, to Kham and Jangheang Tidjai. Her education was at Somboonkulkanya Middle School…
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Who is King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand?

As he marks his 70th birthday today, learn more about Thailand’s monarch: Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun was born to King Bhumibol Adulyadej (or King Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit on 28 July 1952 at 17.45 in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Bangkok…
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King of Thailand honours Queen Mother's legacy

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is honouring his mother, the Queen Mother, ahead of her 90th birthday later this year. He and his wife, Queen Suthida, attended the “Siam Phatra Phusa Sa-ngasilp” gala dinner at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt Erawan in Bangkok to celebrate Queen Sirikit. A Thai Fabrics exhibit was on display to honour Queen Sirikit’s work with…
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