Tag: King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thais buy commemorative currency note honoring late King
BANGKOK (AP) — Thais have waited patiently in long queues to secure special commemorative 100 baht currency notes in honor of the late King...
Mourners will be allowed to light candles for late King at...
BANGKOK - The government will provide suitable places for people to light a candle to mourn the passing of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Deputy...
Government provides transportations to come to the Grand Palace to mourn...
BANGKOK,(NNT) - Government provides transportations to come to the Grand Palace to facilitate the public who wants to come and sign the condolence and...
His Majesty the King’s confidant confirmed as temporary regent
BANGKOK (AP) — A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the...
Thailand’s tourism likely to weather king’s mourning period
BANGKOK (AP) The death Thursday of Thailand's revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej has plunged the nation into an unprecedented period of mourning, and it is...
US President sends heartfelt congratulations to HM the King on the...
US President Barack Obama has sent heartfelt congratulations to His Majesty the King on his 70th anniversary of accession to the throne.
In the statement...
Learning about the fascinating life of Thai farmers in Chang Hua...
Bangkok, 17 March, 2014 –The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) is inviting local and international visitors, as well as parents who are looking for...
HM the King endorses new EC members
BANGKOK, 13 December 2013 His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has granted a royal command to endorse 5 new members of the Election Commission (EC). ...
Snap election set for Feb 2
BANGKOK, Dec 10 – A royal decree dissolving Thailand’s House of Representatives was officially endorsed by His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej yesterday, entitling Yingluck...
SRT launches historic steam locomotive to mark King’s birthday
BANGKOK, Dec 5 - The State Railway of Thailand (SRT) today initiated use of a historic steam locomotive running and carrying passengers from Bangkok...
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Weather Alert – Storms and temperature drop expected in Pattaya Feb 23-25
PATTAYA, Thailand – The Thai Meteorological Department has issued a weather warning for February 23-25, predicting thunderstorms, strong winds, and hail in some areas,...
No Panic—Yet! Pattaya tourists recall when Thai baht was 28 to the dollar
PATTAYA, Thailand – Foreigners living in and visiting Pattaya are growing concerned as the Thai baht continues to strengthen, making everything from hotels to...
Rising beach brawls in family-friendly Pattaya – Fights over tourists and women tarnish the...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya’s nightlife and beachside appeal have always been a magnet for tourists, but a growing trend of violent brawls—often sparked by...
Thailand’s push for English skills through short-term crash course – Decades late to boost...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Thailand has launched yet another initiative to improve its citizens’ English proficiency, a move that could be particularly beneficial for tourism-driven...
Curing the loneliness epidemic, Rotary-style
In February 1905, a Chicago lawyer named Paul Harris resolved to fill a hole in his life. He had arrived in the city a...