Tag: HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Mourners pay last-minute respects to HM the late King
Bangkok (AP) — Tens of thousands of mourners have been rushing to Bangkok's Grand Palace to pay their respects to His Majesty the late...
Chariot for late king’s ashes gilded, decorated with mirrors
The Office of Traditional Arts has commenced the gilding and decorating of Rachentarayan Palanquin to carry the ashes of His Majesty the late King...
United Nations pays tribute to Thailand’s late king
United Nations (AP) - The United Nations paid tribute to the late HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Friday with a moment of silence and...
Sattahip grieves for HM the King
Sattahip residents united to grieve and pray for Thailand’s beloved late king.
Tassanee Khunkorn, abbot of Sattahip Temple, led the Oct. 14 ceremony with District...
In wake of Thai king’s death, grief is black and white
Bangkok (AP) - In the wake of HM King Bhumibol Adulyadej’s death, Thais are expressing their grief in black and white.
Ever since the palace...
Government declares 1-year official mourning period
BANGKOK - The government has directed government offices to fly their flags at half-mast for 30 days and civil servants to wear mourning clothes...
Kingdom bathed in yellow for Royal Anniversary
The Eastern Seaboard was awash in a sea of yellow shirts and flags as Thais celebrated the 70th anniversary of HM the King Bhumibol...
His Majesty the King’s 88th birthday marked with meritorious activities, good...
Fireworks punctuate the end of the national anthem, with singing being led by Mayor Itthiphol Kunplome and city leaders, as thousands of people gathered...
Chonburi honors HM King for rainmaking skills
Chonburi honored HM the King’s pioneering work in rainmaking, which has continued this year in hopes of alleviating the continued serious drought. ...
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