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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
New banknotes depicting King Rama X
The Bank of Thailand announced on Thursday that, in accordance with the palace's approval, it will begin circulating banknotes depicting King Rama X on April 6, Chakri Day.
Vajiralongkorn from December 1 King Rama X
As expected, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn has accepted parliament's request to be the new king. As of December 1, Thailand has a new king: Maha Vajiralongkorn or Rama X of the Chakri dynasty.