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 [...]
Coronation Day of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Coronation Day, known in Thai as Wan Chatramongkhol, is commemorated in Thailand on May 5 every year with the day celebrated as a public holiday. The present king of Thailand, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, came to the throne in June 1946 following the death of his brother. Because he was only 18 years old, a decision [...]
Royal Pardon for Australian Writer
An Australian man who was found guilty of violating Thailand’s strict lese majeste laws has been granted a royal pardon by the king of Thailand.
The case of Harry Nicolaides received a lot of media attention in Australia where diplomats took up his case following his arrest in August 2008 and his subsequent imprisonment. Last month, [...]
King Misses Birthday Speech
Today is the king of Thailand’s 81st birthday and is being celebrated all over the country with merit-making activities and people doing good deeds (such as donating blood) to honour the king. The king’s birthday is a public holiday in Thailand and also marks Father’s Day with the king being viewed as the father of [...]
Funeral of Princess Galyani
The main funeral ceremonies for the king’s sister, HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana, took place at the weekend and were witnessed by thousands who lined the procession route in Bangkok and millions who watched the events live on Thai television. Crowds were drawn to the Thai capital from all parts of the kingdom to pay respects [...]
Thailand Prepares for Funeral of the King’s Sister
The funeral ceremonies for HRH Princess Galyani Vadhana will commence tomorrow in Bangkok. This marks the beginning of a three day period of mourning in which many Thai people will wear black and official flags will be flown at half-mast. Between November 15-19 there will be a number of processions in Bangkok with the actual [...]
Royal Funeral Arrangements for Thai Princess
The cremation ceremonies for the king’s sister, Princess Galyani Vadhana, will take place in Bangkok over a six day period from November 14-19. For the three days from November 14-16, flags in Thailand will be flown at half-mast and many Thai people will be wearing black for this period as a mark of respect. Many [...]
