Tomorrow King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun or Rama X will celebrate his 70th birthday. Multiple ceremonies and festivities are planned in Bangkok and elsewhere in the country.
Calendar: April 6 Chakri day in Thailand
April 6 is Thailand's Chakri Day, a national holiday commemorating the establishment of the royal Chakri dynasty. On Chakri Day, there are religious ceremonies in honor of the previous kings. It provides an opportunity for Thais to pay respect to the various monarchs who played an important role in shaping Thailand.
Thai King Vajiralongkorn Talks To Western Journalist (Video)
A striking moment in Bangkok, after King Maha Vajiralongkorn took to the streets, he answered a question from a Western journalist about the months of protests in his country.
German government: 'Thai king can live in Germany'
The German government says that the Thai king has so far not broken any rules, such as carrying out political work on German territory. A meeting of the Foreign Affairs Committee of the Bundestag has come to this conclusion.
Official mistress of Thai king out of favor, loses rank and titles
The 67-year-old Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) has taken away all titles, military ranks and decorations from Chao Khun Phra Sineenart Pilaskalayanee, his mistress. She allegedly opposed Suthida's coronation after he married her and acted against protocol.
Thai royal family publishes photos of King Rama X's mistress
The Thai Royal Household Bureau has published several photos of the official concubine of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (67). This lady, the 34-year-old former nurse Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, has been officially the king's ' concubine ' since the end of July.
Thailand's king celebrates his 67th birthday today
Today is Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun or Rama X (Bangkok, July 28, 1952) birthday. He is the son of the much loved King Bhumibol (Rama IX).
The celebration of the 67th birthday of the Thai king
A curious celebration with very different forms of expression will be displayed in Bangkok on Sunday to honor the Thai king.
Yesterday was the last day of the three-day coronation ceremony that made Maha Vajiralongkorn the new king of Thailand. In addition to the new king, the Thai people can now also greet a new queen: Suthida.
Day 3 of the coronation: The balcony scene
Today is the last day of the 3-day activities surrounding the coronation of the Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn and then the king and his new wife Queen Suthida will appear on the balcony to wave yellow to the crowd. A reception for diplomats will follow later.
The 66-year-old son of the late King Bhumibol, Maha Vajiralongkorn (RamaX), has been officially crowned in Bangkok and Thailand has a new king after 69 years. The coronation ceremony took place at the Grand Palace.
The Kingdom of Thailand celebrates the Royal Coronation of Rama X, His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Thailand has a new Queen
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun has issued a Royal Command announcing that General Suthida Vajiralongkorn has been appointed Queen of Thailand after Ayudhya as of May 1, 2019.
The formal coronation of HM King Vajiralongkorn will take place in Bangkok on May 4 with additional ceremonial events and parades scheduled for May 5 and May 6.
Officials are preparing to collect water for the coronation ceremony of Maha Vajiralongkorn on Saturday, April 6, 2562. (2019). As many as 108 sacred springs throughout the country are used for this.
The new Thai coronation symbol
The new and approved symbol for the coronation of His Royal Highness Rama X is already starting to appear in society.
It is interesting to follow the preparations for the coronation ceremony, as far as possible. One of the parts is designing a symbol. A total of seven proposals are now being assessed by a committee. The chosen symbol will be everywhere, printed on flags, posters, shirts, and so on.