Bangkok, Famed Capital of Free-Wheeling Fun, Goes Dark Indefinitely (Photos)
BANGKOK — In Bangkok's red light district Soi Cowboy, 7pm is usually the beginning of a long, neon night of music and enticement. But on Thursday’s historical night of Oct. 13, it was the end.
Morning of Mourning (Photos)
BANGKOK – Thais from the city and the provinces gathered Friday morning in front of the Royal Grand Palace and its vicinities to see-off their beloved King. For many, a dawn without King Bhumibol Adulyadej will never be the same.
Black Friday: Crowds Throng Palace For Final Glimpse of King (Photos)
BANGKOK - In the thousands, they squatted Friday on plastic sheets that offered no protection from the searing asphalt and steamed under plastic umbrellas. Thais from across the realm crowded near the Grand Palace along the route where they would see pass, perhaps for the first time, the man whose image was everywhere all their lives.
What’s Canceled, Closed and Open in Bangkok During Mourning Period (Updated)
BANGKOK — In the wake of His Majesty King Bhumibol’s death Oct. 13, the authorities have called for 30 days without entertainment.
Mourners Remain at Siriraj, Some Hope For Miracle (Photos)
BANGKOK — Hours after the death of His Majesty the King Bhumibol was announced Thursday evening, many despairing Thais remained at Siriraj Hospital to mourn.
Grief Pours Out Home and Abroad for Death of King Bhumibol
The death of King Bhumibol Aduladej on Thursday let loose an outpouring of grief throughout the nation. Thailand faces a situation unprecedented in the country’s modern history, and an uncertain future, as few people have known a life without the widely revered monarch.
Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn Proclaimed King Rama X
BANGKOK — “Dear all Thai people, His Majesty the King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the Ninth Reign, has passed away. Long live His Majesty the King of the New Reign.”
King Bhumibol, Monarch and Father to Millions, 88
BANGKOK — King Bhumibol Adulyadej, an obscure princeling born afar who became patriarch of Thailand, died Thursday in Bangkok at 88, ending his unprecedented reign of 70 years.
Where Do We Go Now: Reunited Guns N’ Roses Coming to Bangkok
BANGKOK — For the first time ever in Thailand, Axl and Slash and the rest of Gun N’ Roses will welcome audiences to their jungle early next year, Viji Corp announced Thursday afternoon.
Outpouring of Prayer, Anxiety About Future at Siriraj Hospital (Photos)
Unlike hundreds of well-wishers who gathered to pray outside Siriraj Hospital on Thursday morning, Thanaporn Sitthiworasilp wore neither pink nor yellow. The 22-year-old said she and her mother rushed there that morning on a mission to distribute 1,000 copies of Buddhist prayers they believed could help His Majesty’s longevity.
