Tag: Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thai coup leader uses ballot box to stay as prime minister
BANGKOK (AP) - When Prayuth Chan-ocha led a military coup to take over Thailand's government five years ago, he wore a dowdy officer's uniform....
Newly crowned Thai king hopes for unity, prosperity
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn told thousands of cheering people gathered outside Bangkok's Grand Palace on Monday that he was...
Thai king celebrates coronation with spectacular parade
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's newly crowned King Maha Vajiralongkorn made a spectacular public appearance in front of his countrymen Sunday, carried atop a golden...
Newly crowned Thai king begins 2nd day of coronation events
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has launched the second day of coronation activities with a ceremony to grant new titles to members...
Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially crowned Saturday amid the splendor of the country's Grand Palace, taking the central role in...
Thai king is officially crowned, boosting his regal power
BANGKOK (AP) - Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn was officially crowned Saturday in an elaborate centuries-old royal tradition that last happened seven decades ago.The coronation...
The Latest: Thai king is officially crowned Rama X
BANGKOK (AP) - The Latest on the coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn (all times local):12:25 p.m.Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned in...
Coronation this weekend will boost Thai king’s regal power
BANGKOK (AP) - After a more than a decade of political strife, including a military coup and a contentious election less than two months...
Coronation this weekend will boost Thai king’s regal power
BANGKOK (AP) - After a more than a decade of political strife, including a military coup and a contentious election less than two months...
As coronation begins, Thai king’s future role still unclear
BANGKOK (AP) - Three days of elaborate centuries-old ceremonies begin Saturday for the formal coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has been on...
