Tag: King Rama IX
Still on My Mind
The title of course, is that of one the best-loved songs of His Majesty late King Bhumibol Adulyadej but the words seem especially appropriate...
King’s legacy still felt strongly as Thailand bids goodbye
Huay Hom, Thailand (AP) — Half a century may have passed but the villagers of Huay Hom still haven’t forgotten the day His Majesty...
Thai artisans prepare complex for king’s funeral
Bangkok (AP) - Thai artists and craftsmen are putting the finishing touches on an elaborate crematorium complex ahead of the funeral of King Bhumibol...
Navy creates human symbols to honor late King
PATTAYA - Nearly 1,300 sailors prostrated themselves in formation to spell out a message in honor of HM the late King Rama IX.
Vice Adm. Ratanah...
Thais urged to maintain late King’s legacy of natural resource preservation
BANGKOK – The Secretary-General of the Chaipattana Foundation has called on Thai people to help preserve the country’s natural resources in line with the...
Thais mourn HM King Rama IX
BANGKOK - Thais from all corners of the country have journeyed to the Grand Palace to pay their respects to His Majesty the late...
Ayutthaya celebrates planting season at late Kings’ field
AYUTTHAYA - Farmers in Ayutthaya province have marked the beginning of the planting season at a rice field where HM the late King Bhumibol...
17,000 people brave downpours to visit Grand Palace on Friday
Large crowds made their way to the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Friday to pay their respects to the late King, despite torrential rain.
17,410...
Ordnance Division begins marching rehearsal of chariot bearing royal urn
The Royal Thai Army Ordnance Division has begun its rehearsal of the march with the royal chariot, which will carry the royal urn of...
5,200 tribal villagers nationwide travel to pay homage to late King
BANGKOK - The Department of Health Service Support along with public and private agencies have taken care of 5,200 members over 40 hill tribes...
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Everyone passes the buck on paying for emergency medical treatment in Thailand
The unfortunate British tourist Pamela Gatehouse is facing medical and repatriation costs of around 80,000 pounds (3 million baht) and much more if a...
Heavy rainfall hits Pattaya at night, flooding busy residential roads
PATTAYA, Thailand – Pattaya experienced heavy rainfall, leading to localized flooding in several areas at 9 PM on February 22. Residents in Soi Khao...
Theft on Hotel Way Out – Woman arrested for stealing ATM card from British...
PATTAYA, Thailand – Police officials arrested 54-year-old Nang Kham Pakham at a restaurant near the entrance of Jomtien Soi 4, who was found to...
Police raid ‘Gang 38’ hideout in Pattaya, seize weapons after brawl and explosion incident
PATTAYA, Thailand – A police operation has led to the arrest of a 16-year-old boy and five other youths, following a violent clash between...
Shocking video captures Thai man chasing foreign tourist with knife in Jomtien, Pattaya
PATTAYA, Thailand – A disturbing video has gone viral on social media showing a terrifying encounter in Jomtien, Pattaya, where a Thai man, armed...