HM King Tours City in Royal Procession (Photos)
BANGKOK — Thousands greeted King Vajiralongkorn as he was riding a royal palanquin in a procession around Bangkok’s historic neighborhood Sunday evening.
Crowds and Halo Sun Await Coronation Parade
BANGKOK — Streets in the historic quarters of Bangkok on Sunday were filled with people hoping to catch a glimpse of His Majesty the King later today.
As Coronation Begins, Thai King’s Future Plans Still Unclear
BANGKOK — Three days of elaborate centuries-old ceremonies begin Saturday for the formal coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who has been on the...
Nation Celebrates as King Rama X is Crowned
BANGKOK — King Vajiralongkorn was crowned as the 10th monarch of his dynasty today.
What’s Closed in Bangkok During the Coronation
BANGKOK — Here’s a short list of what’s closed during the coronation this weekend.
King Rama X’s coronation, scheduled for tomorrow through Monday, means that...
‘Pai Dao Din’ and Yellowshirts Pardoned By King
BANGKOK — A prominent student activist in prison for lese-majeste was given a royal pardon Friday in the leadup to the King’s coronation.
Jatupat “Pai...
Netizens Groan At ‘Improved’ Sukhumvit Pavement
BANGKOK — Days after City Hall destroyed the pavement in front of a five-star hotel for not being standard issue, residents are pondering whether...
The Week That Was in Asia
Emperor Naruhito succeeded to the Chrysanthemum Throne after his father Akihito abdicated in a series of rituals and ceremonies in Japan.
In other images from...
New Attacks on Sri Lanka Churches Planned, Cardinal Says
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka — Sri Lanka's Catholic cardinal received "foreign information" that attempts would be made this week to attack a church and another...
Peter Mayhew, Chewbacca in the ‘Star Wars’ Films, Dies at 74
LOS ANGELES — Peter Mayhew, the towering actor who donned a huge, furry costume to give life to the rugged-and-beloved character of Chewbacca in...
