The Thai Embassy in Vietnam on July 28 organised some charitable activities in the northern mountainous province of Thai Nguyen on the occasion of the birth anniversary of Thailand’s King Rama X.
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.
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.
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.
More than 200,000 people are expected to attend ceremonies during the coronation of King Maha Vajiralongkorn – Rama X in May, estimated Thai authorities.
Thai Deputy Prime Minister WissanuKreangamhas stated that March 24 will be the best time for Thailand’s general election as an earlier date will not give enough time for parties to launch their campaigns.
Thai Ambassador to Vietnam Tanee Sangrat led a delegation of the Thai embassy on a working trip to the northern province of Thai Nguyen on January 8 to enquire about cooperation opportunities between the two sides.
Hundreds of Thai activists held a parade around the Victory Monument in Ratchathewi district of Bangkok on January 6 to protest the Thai Government’s proposal that the Election Commission delay the general election slated for February 24 due to worry that the activity coincides with the coronation ceremony of King Rama X.
A coronation ritual for Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, formally known as Rama X of the Chakri dynasty, will be held from May 4 to 6, the Bureau of the Royal Household has announced.
Thailand's Fine Arts Department has temporarily relocated 9 sacred Buddha statues to the Bangkok National Museum for the public to pay their respects during the New Year.
A “Thai Masterpieces of the Ninth Reign” art exhibition will open on October 12, honouring His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the anniversary of his passing.
Thailand has celebrated Thai National Flag Day, expressing gratitude to His Majesty King Rama the Sixth for bestowing the current version of the flag on the nation 101 years ago.
Thailand will use new banknotes featuring a portrait of newly-succeeding King Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, on the front of the bills from April.
Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has accepted the invitation to ascend the throne as King Rama X, said Deputy Prime Minister Prawit Wongsuwan on November 30.
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