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Bhumibol Adulyadej
Thailand: A Ramakien for King’s Day
The 20th century was a disaster for Buddhism, as millions in Asia were slaughtered by communist regimes.
15 Dec 2017 12:33 AM
Dance, theatre, jazz mark final adieu to Thais’ King of Hearts
Phra Meru, the celestial vessel, gleamed in the twilight haze as Lord Indra withheld the rain.
02 Nov 2017 2:33 AM
Thais to bid Bhumibol farewell amid replica of Vedic universe
Next week hundreds of musicians and dancers will enact King Bhumibol’s favourite episodes of Khon, the royal masked dance of the Ramakien.
23 Oct 2017 12:32 AM
For Thais, a year of mourning for a much-loved King will end today
On the evening of October 5, I went to the Grand Palace for the last day for mourners to bid farewell to the King.
13 Oct 2017 12:23 AM
Thailand King Maha Vajiralongkorn to sign country's new constitution
The palace says King Maha Vajiralongkorn, ascended the throne following the October death of his widely revered father Bhumibol Adulyadej.
06 Apr 2017 12:18 PM
A fitting tribute to Thailand’s much-loved King Bhumibol
Buddhism, India’s gift to Thailand, and to the world, once more reveals its phenomenal power of adaptation in the 21st century.
06 Feb 2017 12:51 AM
Thailand's prince Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned country's new King
The new king, like his father before him, is shielded from public criticism by Thailand's lese majeste laws.
02 Dec 2016 12:25 PM
Grief unites Thailand as it honours late King Bhumibol
Thai newspapers are running out of stock, printing special editions with archival photographs.
25 Nov 2016 2:01 AM
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