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.
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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…
