Thailand’s new queen consort, Queen
Suthida, will now have her birthday celebrated as a national
holiday. The Thai government declared on Tuesday, 14 May that Her
Majesty’s birthday, 3 June will, from now on, be publicly
celebrated as a national holiday. It was announced by Nattaporn
Jatusripitak, a spokesman for the Deputy Prime Minister in charge
of economic affairs. Embed from Getty…
The King of Thailand, Maha
Vajiralongkorn, has bestowed new titles on his family members as
part of the events following his coronation. His Majesty gave new
titles to various family members including his mother, Queen
Sirikit, who he gave the title of ‘Her Majesty…
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn
Bodindradebayavarangkun has finally been crowned – over two years
after ascending the throne upon the death of his father, King
Bhumibol Adulyadej (or Rama IX). The coronation was aired live on
all Thai channels in both English…
As Thais continue to protest the reign of
King Rama X and the government, let’s take a look at the official
residence of the King of Thailand. Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall,
also known as the Ambara Villa, is located within Bangkok’s Dusit
Palace and translates to “the royal seat in the sky.” Completed in
1906, it now serves as the primary residence of the…
Thailand’s Queen Mother, Sirikit has been
admitted to hospital, the Royal Household Bureau announced
yesterday. The 86-year-old was admitted to Bangkok’s Chulalongkorn
Hospital due to a fever from cystitis. Cystitis is the inflammation
of the bladder. She was…
Sacred rituals for the coronation of the
King of Thailand began on Saturday with senior officials collecting
water in different ceremonies from 100 various water sources across
the country’s 76 provinces. The collection was televised on all
Thai channels. The water…
Thailand’s Princess Soamsawali has been
released from the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the King
Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital. After her condition has improved,
she has now been moved to a private room in the hospital, the Royal
Household Bureau stated on Sunday. In a bulletin released in early
February, the Royal Household Bureau revealed that Princess
Soamsawali had suffered a brain…
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn
(or Rama X) has denounced his sister, Princess Ubolratana
Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi after she announced her bid to
become the country’s next prime minister. King Rama X made a
televised address about his sister on…
Thailand’s Princess Chulabhorn has been
admitted to a hospital in Thailand’s capital of Bangkok. The
61-year-old Princess entered the Ramathibodi University
Hospital on Monday according to a press release sent out by the
Royal Household Bureau. Princess…
King of Thailand issues decree for new election, first since 2014
25th January 2019
The King of Thailand, Maha
Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) has issued a decree for a new election
in the country – which would be its first since the May 2014 coup
that overthrew Yingluck Shinawatra (Thailand’s first female Prime
Minister). Thailand has been governed by a military junta since
then, and elections have been delayed several times over the past
five years. His Majesty’s…
