Thai Stock Market Plummets Amid Concerns Over King’s Health
Share prices in Thailand have fallen dramatically in the last two days with investors apparently reacting to concerns over the health of the King of Thailand. The value of the baht against the dollar has also dropped as foreign investors react nervously to speculation over the king’s condition. Over the years, the king has been [...]
King’s Health Improves
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej is reported to be on the way to a full recovery following his admission to hospital in Bangkok last weekend. The King no longer has a fever and blood test results have been normal. Although the condition of the monarch was never deemed to be serious, any news of his ill [...]
Thai King Admitted to Hospital
Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej was admitted to hospital in Bangkok at the weekend. The Royal Household Bureau have reported that the 81-year-old monarch is suffering from a fever, fatigue and loss of appetite. His condition does not appear to be serious, but any news of ill health for the king is a cause of concern [...]
The Thai Flag
Thai people are very patriotic and the Thai national flag can be seen on display just about everywhere in Thailand. It isn’t just government buildings that fly the flag because it can be seen on boats, tuk-tuks, roadside stalls, private businesses and private homes. The flags may sometimes be slightly damaged or faded by exposure [...]
National Holiday for Queen’s Birthday
August 12 is a public holiday in Thailand in honour of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit who celebrates her birthday on this date. Thailand’s Queen Sirikit is fondly regarded as the ‘mother of the nation’ and it is no coincidence that the date also marks Wan Mae (Mother’s Day) in Thailand. Queen Sirikit has been active [...]
Bhuping Palace, Chiang Mai
If you are visiting Chiang Mai, then a trip to the beautiful grounds at Bhuping Palace (also written as Phuping) is highly recommended. Built in 1961, the palace itself is typically understated in keeping with the modest style of the present Thai king. Bhuping Palace is located in the mountains to the west of Chiang [...]
The Story of Tong Daeng, the Royal Dog
Along with other members of the Thai royal family, King Bhumibol Adulyadej has a number of pet dogs, but one pet in particular has a heart-warming story attached.
In 1998, a stray Bangkok dog was taken in by a medical centre in Bangkok and had a litter of puppies. After the Thai king visited the [...]
