Thailand Commemorates King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day

Prince Valdemar and king Chulalongkorn
The Danish Prince Valdemar (to the left) and king Chulalongkorn of Thailand (to the right) in 1900. Photo: From the magazine "Hver 8. Dag", 1900.

BANGKOK, Oct 23 (TNA) – Thailand commemorated King Chulalongkorn Memorial Day in ceremonies across the country on Wednesday. On the public holiday marking the passing [Read More…]

Thai PM Attends Enthronement Ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruito

Naruito, Emperor of Japan
Prince William and Naruito, Emperor of Japan in n Minato Ward, Tokyo (cropped). Photo: British Embassy Tokyo / Alfie Goodrich.

TOKYO, Oct 22 (TNA) Thai Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his wife on Tuesday attended the enthronement ceremony of Japanese Emperor Naruhito. Gen Prayut and [Read More…]

Thai people join merit-making ceremonies in remembrance of the passing of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej

HM King Bhumibol of Thailand
HM King Bhumibol of Thailand. Photo: Sébastien Bertrand / flickr.

Thai people across the country, many wearing yellow, made merit, attended religious ceremonies and participated in activities today to commemorate the passing of the beloved [Read More…]

Coronation-related activities to formally start on April 6 with blessing of coronation water

Royal Guard at Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok
Royal Guard at Chakri Maha Prasat Throne Hall, Grand Palace, Bangkok. Photo: Xiengyod.

Activities related to the coronation will kick off on April 6, starting with the launch of a ceremony for the collection of holy water to [Read More…]

Opening Ceremony of the Science Block & Mary-Ann Kaarsgaren Science Laboratory

Opening Ceremony of the Science Block & Mary-Ann Kaarsgaren Science Laboratory in Krabi
Opening Ceremony of the Science Block & Mary-Ann Kaarsgaren Science Laboratory in Krabi. Photo: Krabi International School.

On November 29, Mr. Piched Jueythongsri and Mr. Praphan Kiawphan of the Krabi Provincial Education Office, Mr. Sukkay Junon of Nongtalay Subdistrict Administrative Organisation, Miss [Read More…]