Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn officially opened parliament, setting the stage for the progressive Move Forward Party's attempt to form a government following its unexpected victory in the country's recent elections. When Move Forward ran a resoundingly anti-establishment campaign on social media, it garnered significant support from young voters and the city of Bangkok, which could hamper its efforts to get enough support to create a coalition administration.

Thailand King orders opening of new parliamentary session

Thai King Vajiralongkorn arrives in Germany with 250 people and 30 poodles

Thai anti-government protesters clash with riot police in Bangkok

Protesters in Thailand move to Bangkok suburbs calling for election

Thai democracy activists rallied in Bangkok calling on king Maha Vajiralongkorn to cede control of a royal fortune. At least 7 thousand people take to the Bangkok streets, Yellow toy duck become the symbol of protest movement. Police summoned many of the best-known protest leaders charges of insulting the monarchy.

Thai protesters call on king to give up royal fortune

Thailand PM threatens to use 'all laws' against pro-democracy protesters

Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha on Thursday threatened to use all possible laws against the protesters, as the demonstrations move forward for reforms to curb his expulsion and the powers of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

WION Dispatch: Thai PM Prayuth threatens to use all laws against protesters

Protesters scale monument, turn their back on King's motorcade in Thailand

Thailand: Monks asked not to participate in protests

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida held a rare walkabout with thousands of supporters on November 1, 2020.

Thai king and queen meet thousands of supporters | Thai King on anti-govt protests

Thousands of yellow-shirted Thai royalists staged their biggest show of support for the monarchy so far on Sunday (November 1) in the face of months of protests that have called for royal reforms as well as the removal of the government.

Thousands of royalists put on show of force for Thai king

Thai King on protests: Thailand is a land of compromise

Thailand PM Prayut revokes emergency measures amid protests

Thai PM Prayut recalls Parliament amid nationwide anti-government protests

Thai riot police fire water cannon against protesters in Bangkok

Fight against crown: Thailand locals stages biggest pro-democracy protest in Bangkok

Thousands protest in Bangkok, defy Thai government's emergency decree

Pope Francis arrives in Thailand at start of Asia trip

In a first, Thai King's wife turns pilot, takes part in military drills

Former Thai PM and influential royal adviser Prem Tinsulanonda dies at 98

The new Thai King wrapped up the first day of his coronation by declaring his faith and willingness to be Buddhism's royal patron. King Maha Vajiralongkorn was carried on an ornately decorated palanquin to the Temple of the Emerald Buddha in the Grand Palace.

Thai King declares himself royal patron of Buddhism

Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn set for first grand procession since coronation

War, civil strife, modernity: Quick look at Thailand's enduring monarchy

Coronation begins for King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand