Looking back at the wedding of King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida
On 1 May 2019, there was a surprise announcement from the Thai royal court – Suthida Tidjai was officially announced as King Vajiralongkorn’s wife. King…
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Is the King of Thailand’s disowned son trying to be brought back in the royal fold?
One of the King of Thailand’s disowned sons has been making news by returning to his home country, undertaking what some have considered royal duties…
Man jailed for 50 years for criticising Thai monarchy
A man by the name of Mongkol Thirakot received the record sentence under Thailand’s strict lese-majesty laws for posts on Facebook, according to a legal…
Princess Sirindhorn calls for better ways to manage water
Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand has called for more action to manage the threat of water scarcity. Princess Sirindhorn is an FAO Special Goodwill Ambassador for…
Thai King commutes sentence of former prime minister
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has commuted the prison sentence of former prime minister Thaksin Shinawatra. Thaksin Shinawatra was convicted of abuse of power in…
King Vajiralongkorn’s estranged son visits Thailand
King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s estranged second oldest son, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, has unexpectedly visited Thailand for the first time in almost 30 years. Vacharaesorn is the second…
King Charles hosts foreign royals at reception
On the eve of his coronation, King Charles has hosted a number of foreign royals during a reception at Buckingham Palace. The Prince and Princess…
King and Queen of Thailand test positive for COVID
The King and Queen of Thailand have tested positive for COVID, but their symptoms are very mild, the Bureau of the Household said. The tests…
Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha unconscious after heart attack
Thai princess Bajrakitiyabha suffered a heart attack while walking her dogs in Khao Yai National Park. According to reporter Andrew MacGregor Marshall, CPR was attempted…
Princess Sirindhorn hospitalised
Princess Sirindhorn of Thailand is recovering in hospital after treatment for cardiac arrhythmia. The princess was admitted to King Chulalongkorn Memorial Hospital and treated with…