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Thailand Proclaims Vajiralongkorn As Its New King
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.
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Thai Cabinet Paves Way For Prince's Endorsement As King
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday submitted the name of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the nation's rubber-stamp parliament, paving the way for his endorsement as king several weeks after his father's death.
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Thai Parliament To Hold Special Session As Succession Date Nears
Thailand's parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting next week, the head of the National Legislative Assembly said on Friday, fuelling speculation that it could herald an invitation for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne.
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Thailand To Begin Building Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Funeral Pyre Next Year
Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.
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Heir To Thai Throne: Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
The heir to the Thai throne, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, was for years known for his colourful private life and frequent trips overseas, but as his father's health declined he adopted a more prominent public role in the politically febrile kingdom.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After Long Illness: Officials
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88, the palace announced Thursday, leaving a divided nation bereft of a rare figure of unity.
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Thailand Cremates Late Supreme Patriarch, Years After His Death
Thailand today cremated the kingdom's top Buddhist leader more than two years after he died, in a long and elaborate ceremony attended by the Crown Prince.
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Thai Crown Prince To Lead Mass Cycling Event
Thailand's crown prince will lead a mass cycling event today in tribute to his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a rare public appearance for the prince amid anxiety over his ailing dad's health.
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Blank Spaces Replace New York Times Article on Flagging Thai Economy
The International New York Times said its printer in Thailand removed a piece on the moribund state of the kingdom's economy today, forcing the edition to carry blank spaces including on the cover.
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Senior Thai Palace Official Arrested for Lese Majeste
A senior Thai palace aide who served the now disgraced ex-wife of the Crown Prince was arrested today under the country's controversial lese majeste law, part of an ongoing probe that has decimated the former princess's family.
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Thai Police Seek Royal Official on Lese Majeste Charges
Thai police said today that they plan to arrest a senior palace official who is linked to the Crown Prince's ex-wife, under a controversial royal defamation law.
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Thailand Proclaims Vajiralongkorn As Its New King
Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.
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Thai Cabinet Paves Way For Prince's Endorsement As King
Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday submitted the name of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the nation's rubber-stamp parliament, paving the way for his endorsement as king several weeks after his father's death.
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Thai Parliament To Hold Special Session As Succession Date Nears
Thailand's parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting next week, the head of the National Legislative Assembly said on Friday, fuelling speculation that it could herald an invitation for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne.
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Thailand To Begin Building Late King Bhumibol Adulyadej's Funeral Pyre Next Year
Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.
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Heir To Thai Throne: Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn
The heir to the Thai throne, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, was for years known for his colourful private life and frequent trips overseas, but as his father's health declined he adopted a more prominent public role in the politically febrile kingdom.
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Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies After Long Illness: Officials
Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, has died at the age of 88, the palace announced Thursday, leaving a divided nation bereft of a rare figure of unity.
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Thailand Cremates Late Supreme Patriarch, Years After His Death
Thailand today cremated the kingdom's top Buddhist leader more than two years after he died, in a long and elaborate ceremony attended by the Crown Prince.
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Thai Crown Prince To Lead Mass Cycling Event
Thailand's crown prince will lead a mass cycling event today in tribute to his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a rare public appearance for the prince amid anxiety over his ailing dad's health.
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Blank Spaces Replace New York Times Article on Flagging Thai Economy
The International New York Times said its printer in Thailand removed a piece on the moribund state of the kingdom's economy today, forcing the edition to carry blank spaces including on the cover.
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Senior Thai Palace Official Arrested for Lese Majeste
A senior Thai palace aide who served the now disgraced ex-wife of the Crown Prince was arrested today under the country's controversial lese majeste law, part of an ongoing probe that has decimated the former princess's family.
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Thai Police Seek Royal Official on Lese Majeste Charges
Thai police said today that they plan to arrest a senior palace official who is linked to the Crown Prince's ex-wife, under a controversial royal defamation law.
