Tag: HM King Rama IX
When HM the King ascended, Thailand wasn’t even Thailand
Bangkok (AP) - Thailand has undergone a dramatic transformation over HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s 70-year reign, largely propelled by one of the world’s fastest-growing...
HM King Bhumibol as the Strength of the Land
His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej once spoke of the “teaching” of Her Royal Highness Princess Srinagarindra, the Princess Mother, who urged him...
A year on, the Kingdom mourns
It is almost hard to comprehend that a year ago today, at 3.55 p.m. on Oct. 13, 2016, our beloved king passed away in...
In Loving Memory of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great
Loving Father of heartbroken nation
Part 1
The Pattaya Mail Media Group joins the entire Kingdom in sorrowfully extending our heartfelt grief in the passing of His Majesty...
Chonburi’s royal funeral pyre 50% complete
PATTAYA - Chonburi’s scale reproduction of the royal funeral pyre is more than half done and on schedule for completion before the cremation of...
Chakri Dynasty commemorated on April 6
Banks and businesses to close in observance of holiday
Chakri Day (April 6) was first instituted by H.M. King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) in the year...
All hail His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun
Long Live the King
Thailand has a new King, with His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, 64, formally taking the throne to succeed his much-revered...
Forever in our hearts and minds
I was born in Phitsanulok, one of five offspring of an Indian Sikh couple who had migrated to Thailand with their parents almost a...
Statement by U.S. Ambassador Glyn Davies
On behalf of the United States of America and all Americans in Thailand, I offer heartfelt condolences on the passing of His Majesty the...
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April closures at Jomtien immigration bureau
PATTAYA, Thailand - Chonburi Immigration reminds customers of upcoming national holidays governing all immigration offices: Monday April 7 (Chakri Memorial Day) and Monday, Tuesday...
Pattaya continues efforts to assist homeless living in public spaces
PATTAYA, Thailand – Officials from the Pattaya Social Welfare Office and Pattaya City Security Division collaborate with the Chonburi Provincial Homeless Protection Center in...
American man in mental breakdown stabs himself while reading book on Pattaya highway
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Pattaya Rescue Center was alerted to a distressing situation involving a foreign man in a mental breakdown. The incident occurred...
Songkran Holiday Dangers – Rising death toll and the importance of preparedness
PATTAYA, Thailand – As the Songkran festival approaches (April 13-19), Thailand braces for an increase in road accidents, with the long holiday often marked...
Sriracha hospital conducts mass casualty drill ahead of Songkran holidays
PATTAYA, Thailand – Samitivej Sriracha Hospital conducted a mass casualty drill in preparation for the upcoming long Songkran holiday. The exercise aimed to enhance...