BANGKOK, April 23 – His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej has donated Bt84 million (US$2.7 million) of his own money to establish a foundation to solve water management problems in the country. Dr Sumet Tantivejkul, chairman of the newly-established foundation under the Royal Patronage of HM the King, disclosed the information on Monday. Named Utokapat, the […]
BANGKOK, 20 April 2012 (NNT) – Their Majesties the King and Queen of Thailand today visited the Temple of the Emerald Buddha, locally called Wat Phra Kaew, to observe mural paintings on the gallery surrounding the temple’s Uposotha. Their Majesties arrived at the temple at 17.31 hr and were later guided on a tour of […]
BANGKOK, 17 April 2012 (NNT) – The Cabinet on Tuesday gave a green light to the establishment of the drug free “Mother of the Land” villages in commemoration of Her Majesty the Queen’s 80th birthday this year. Deputy Government Sopkesman Chalitrat Chantharubeksa said the project was initiated by the National Center of Illicit Drugs Prevention […]
BANGKOK, 9 April 2012 (NNT) – Their Majesties the King and Queen, accompanied by members of the Royal Family, this evening laid sandalwood flowers at the funeral pyre for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana, in a symbolic cremation for the late Princess. Their Majesties the King and Queen arrived at the Royal Merit- Making Pavilion […]
BANGKOK, April 9 – The Royal Cremation Ceremony of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana Rajasuda Sirisobhabannavadi, the only child of King Rama VI, began early Monday as the royal urn was moved from Dusit Maha Prasat Throne Hall in the Grand Palace to the specially-built Royal Crematorium at Sanam Luang. His Royal Highness Crown Prince […]
BANGKOK, 8 April 2012 (NNT) – Her Royal Highness Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn today officiated on behalf of His Majesty the King at a merit making ceremony that marked the start of the five-day cremation ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. Upon her arrival the Dusit Maha Prasart Throne Hall in the Grand Palace […]
BANGKOK, April 6 – His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Friday proceeded to his parents’ monuments at Siriraj Hospital to pay respects and lay jasmine garlands. With a bright expression, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej was wheeled in wearing a white-pink striped shirt and grey pants. He has spent over two years staying at the […]
His Majesty the King has bestowed the Knight Grand Cordon (Special Class) of the Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant on Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra. The official announcement was made on Friday, according to the Office of the Prime Minister. Read more: The Nation
