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Prime Minister Nguyen Xuan Phuc on January 13 sent a message of congratulations to General Surayud Chulanont on his appointment as President of the Thai Privy Council.

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Rama X has appointed General Surayud Chulanont as President of the Privy Council, replacing the late General Prem Tinsulanonda who died on May 26 last year.

Leaders of Thailand, Japan, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Iran, Pakistan, Palestine and Cambodia have sent their greetings to Vietnam on the occasion of the country’s 74th National Day.

Vietnam always attaches great importance to the reinforcement and development of the strategic partnership with Thailand, Chairwoman of the National Assembly Nguyen Thi Kim Ngan said during talks with Speaker of the Thai House of Representatives Chuan Leekpai in Bangkok on August 27.

New cabinet members of Thailand led by Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha have been sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 16.

Members of the Thai new government will take their oath before King Maha Vajiralongkorn on July 16, according to the Secretariat of the Thai Cabinet.

Thailand's new government under the leadership of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha has been formally endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Thailand’s King Rama X has appointed General Surayud Chulanont as acting President of the Privy Council to replace General Prem Tinsulanonda who died aged 98 on May 26.

Former President of Thailand’s National Legislative Assembly (NLA) Pornpetch Wichitcholchai on May 24 was elected as the new Speaker of the Senate with a five-year tenure.

The King and Queen of Thailand on May 24 presided over the opening ceremony of the new parliament following the March 24 election.

The Ministry of Culture of Thailand will hold a week of cultural and arts performances, known as Mahorasop Sompoch, to celebrate the coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua. The performances will be broadcast live in 170 countries worldwide.

Party General Secretary and President Nguyen Phu Trong has sent a message of congratulations to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun on his coronation as the 10th King of the Chakri dynasty.

The coronation of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Rama X officially kicked off at the Grand Palace on May 4, which observes the beginning of the 10th king of Thailand’s Chakri dynasty.

On the occasion of his coronation, Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has granted a royal pardon that declares amnesty or reduces sentence for prisoners, giving them a chance to become good citizens.

Some 150,000 hats have been prepared for the public who line the seven-kilometre stretch of road to welcome King Vajiralongkorn-Rama X during the royal procession after a coronation ceremony on May 5.

Preparations for public participation in the coronation ceremonies of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Rama X, slated for May 4-6, have been completed.

More than 200,000 people are expected to attend ceremonies during the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Rama X in May, estimated Thai authorities.

Preparation of a 7-kilometre stretch of roadway for the state procession as part of royal coronation ceremonies, is now 95 percent complete, while the Bangkok Metropolitan Administration has insisted all preparations will be fully completed by April 25.

Thai Prime Minister Gen Prayut Chan-o-cha has presided over the planting of a sapling of the sacred Sri Maha Bodhi tree given to Thailand by Sri Lanka as a kind gesture to the Thai government.

Thailand’s Election Commission on February 11 announced the list of candidates for the premiership in the general election on March 24, and they do not include Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi.