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

More than 30 civilians and police were injured in anti-government protests in Thailand, an emergency medical centre said on Sunday after police used water cannon, teargas and rubber bullets to disperse the rally the night before.

Dozens of Thai protesters injured after rally near king's palace

Thai pro-democracy protesters scaled a massive Bangkok monument Saturday, draping it in a crimson cloth and calling for the kingdom to abolish its draconian royal defamation laws.

Thai pro-democracy protesters return to streets calling for royal reforms

Amid rising political tensions, the King of Thailand, Maha Vajiralongkorn has urged his supporters to speak out against fake news.

Thai King tells royalists to speak against fake news

The Thai King made his first public comments on the pro-democracy demonstrations that have gripped the country for more than four months during a royal function at the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Sunday.

Thai king addresses protesters in rare public comments, says still loves them

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

Thai protesters criticised spending by King Maha Vajiralongkorn's palace and held a "fashion show" that parodied members of the royal family at a rally in Bangkok on Thursday that drew thousands of people.

Thai protesters conduct 'fashion show' mocking royal spending

Thailand's royal family, compared to the constantly spotlighted British monarchy, is extremely secretive. The country has strict laws that forbid citizens and the Thai press from insulting and reporting on embarrassing details about the family.

Everything you need to know about Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn

Formers critics of Thailand are inspiring youngsters to protest and take on King Maha Vajiralongkorn. At demonstrations in Bangkok, the images used to display the muse behind the protest are of two exiles who have openly criticised the monarchy.

Thailand protests: Exiled critics inspiring protesters to take on King Maha Vajiralongkorn

A Thai court issued arrest warrants Wednesday for six pro-democracy activists involved in recent rallies that have seen frank discussion of the monarchy and calls for an overhaul of the government.

Thai court issues warrants after protesters tackle royal taboos

On August 16 at least 10,000 people assembled at the democracy monument as chants of long live democracy filled the streets of Bangkok. Not just students but people from every walk of life took part as the movement against the king blossomed beyond university campuses.

Anti-government protesters target King, PM in Thailand

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In a bid to curb traffic congestion, Thailand's King directed the local police to stop blocking off the roads in Bangkok during the royal motorcades, a government spokesperson announced.

After criticism, Thai king orders new rules to curb congestion from royal motorcades

Pope Francis was set to meet Thailand's supreme Buddhist patriarch, prime minister and king at the start of an official visit on Thursday, before celebrating a mass with tens of thousands of Thai Catholics.

Pope Francis to meet Thai king, Buddhist patriarch today

Thailand's new parliament convened Wednesday to vote for prime minister, with junta chief Prayut Chan-O-Cha tipped to sweep away the challenge of a charismatic billionaire leading the anti-military bloc.

Thai parliament to vote for PM with junta chief in prime position

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

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn visited Buddhist temples and greeted his subjects for the first time since his crowning in a royal procession around the old quarter of Bangkok on Sunday, as part of intricate coronation ceremonies held over three days.

Newly crowned Thai king carried through Bangkok in royal procession

Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be carried on a golden palanquin through Bangkok's historic heart Sunday, the second day of coronation rituals which will bring the public up close to their powerful monarch.

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

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Thailand: Thai king to undergo purification rituals

Thailand`s King Maha Vajiralongkorn conducted final rituals on Friday in preparation for three days of ceremonies for his elaborate coronation, which will also be marked by the pardoning and release from jail of some prisoners.

Thai king Maha Vajiralongkorn conducts final rituals before coronation; to pardon prisoners

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be crowned this weekend in a pageantry-laden ceremony flecked by Hindu and Buddhist ritual, as Rama X furthers his primacy over one of the world's richest monarchies and a kingdom beset by ulcerous political divides.

Thailand set for coronation of King Rama X, first in 69 years

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced on Wednesday that he had married his consort, General Suthida Vajiralongkorn, and named her Queen Suthida. The announcement, carried in the Royal Gazette, came just before the official coronation of the king, 66, on May 4-6.

Thai king names his consort queen days before coronation

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