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…]

Motorcycle Injures 3 Near Memorial Service for Motorcycle Crash Victim

Road and elevated expressway in front of Don Mueang Airport, domestic terminal
Road and elevated expressway in front of Don Mueang Airport, domestic terminal, Bangkok. Photo: Mattes.

PATHUM THANI — Three people were injured in a motorcycle accident that took place across the street from where a religious service was being held [Read More…]

Junta Orders Families to Cancel 2010 Crackdown Memorial Service

Candles commemorating the casualties suffered by the protesters of 2010 Thai military crackdown
Candles commemorating the casualties suffered by the protesters of 2010 Thai military crackdown on 10 April and 13–19 May 2010. Photo: Pittaya Sroilong.

BANGKOK — The Thai junta has reportedly ordered relatives of those who died in the military crackdown on Redshirt protests in 2010 to cancel a [Read More…]