Chakri Dynasty

Thai university row arouses fear of bloodshed

7 Feb 2012

The Thai political crisis has reached another boiling point, with hardline royalists accusing a group of young law professors from the esteemed Thammasat University of attempting to overthrow the...

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Thai floods become target for politicking

18 Nov 2011

Parts of Bangkok and much of the country's central plain have been submerged in floodwaters for a while now, devastating people's livelihoods. Equally damaging is the political backwash that now...

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Crown prince tries to emerge from king's shadow

15 Dec 2007

As Thailand celebrated the 60-year reign of King Bhumibol Adulyadej last year, it was his only son who spoke on behalf of the royal family.

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In Brief

22 Sep 2007

YouTube angers Thais again

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A golden beginning

16 Feb 2007

Golden, glistening floats will light up the Lunar New Year parade, a portent to good fortune in the widely hyped year of the 'golden pig'.

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Nation feels Queen's healing touch

12 Aug 2006

More than 340,000 Thais, especially those living in remote areas, have been helped by a royal initiative to cure the sick

QUEEN SIRIKIT is renowned for her dedication to projects that...

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Opinion

Attempts to diversify China's reserves have been a disaster

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Howard Winn

China is like the EU; provinces are its member states

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Queen Sirikit

Status

Wife and Queen Consort of Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX), King of Thailand

Formal name and title

Somdej Phra Nangchao Sirikit Phra Boromarajininat (Her...

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Breaking the vicious cycle of poverty

POVERTY DEPRIVES ITS victims of opportunities and is passed on from generation to generation. Children from impoverished families lack education, and the few who attend school will drop out early...

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Celluloid history

In an era of digital movie trickery and bloated budgets, we're accustomed to watching big- screen historical epics with an infinite number of characters.

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Royals on parade to crown celebrations

The heart of Bangkok pulsated to ancient rhythms last night as celebrations for King Bhumibol Adulyadej's 60-year reign reached their climax.

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It's one long street party for the king's celebrations

'It is a great week to be Thai,' said Bangkok accountant Somchai Plengsrisuk, sitting at a food stall watching footage of international monarchs congratulate King Bhumibol Adulyadej on the 60th...

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King's milestone a celebration for all his subjects

Thais have found dozens of ways to celebrate their king's 60th year on the throne - from freeing prisoners to printing a 60-baht banknote to taking steps to save an endangered river fish.

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