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Maha Vajiralongkorn

China plays up image of reliable partner as foreign monarchs visit

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Chinese President Xi Jinping attend a welcoming ceremony at the Great Hall of the People, in Beijing, China November 14, 2025. REUTERS/Tingshu Wang/Pool

Thai king’s historic state visit to China signals closer ties

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, although no agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries.
Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn is scheduled to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang, although no agreements are expected to be signed between the two countries.

Year-long funeral starts for Thailand’s former queen Sirikit

Mourners hold portraits of Thailand's former queen Sirikit on Oct 25 as they gather in front of Chulalongkorn Hospital, where she died. Her body will lie in state for one year at Bangkok's Grand Palace before being cremated.
Mourners hold portraits of Thailand's former queen Sirikit on Oct 25 as they gather in front of Chulalongkorn Hospital, where she died. Her body will lie in state for one year at Bangkok's Grand Palace before being cremated.

Thailand’s former queen Sirikit dead at 93: Palace

The late Thai Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok on Jan 23, 2012. She died on Oct 24, aged 93.
The late Thai Queen Sirikit waves to people during her arrival in Chinatown for Lunar New Year celebrations in Bangkok on Jan 23, 2012. She died on Oct 24, aged 93.

Incoming Thai government readies key policy plan as risks mount

Thai Princess Bajrakitiyabha, in hospital since 2022, treated for blood infection, palace says

Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha greets royalists, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
Thailand's Princess Bajrakitiyabha greets royalists, at The Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, November 1, 2020. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

Thai author seeks to reopen probe into 1946 death of King Ananda

Kungwal Buddhivanid, 62, arrives before the hearing of his petition to revive the case of the death of King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII, at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Kungwal Buddhivanid, 62, arrives before the hearing of his petition to revive the case of the death of King Ananda Mahidol or Rama VIII, at the criminal court in Bangkok, Thailand, April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa

Thai King’s second son says he will return to kingdom

Mr Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse said he had obtained a Thai passport and ID, and would move from the US to live permanently in the kingdom.
Mr Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse said he had obtained a Thai passport and ID, and would move from the US to live permanently in the kingdom.

Thailand's king swears in new PM and cabinet

Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reacts as he poses for a group photo with his cabinet members (not pictured) at the government house after a royal audience ceremony to swear the oath of allegiance in Bangkok, Thailand, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha
Thailand's Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin reacts as he poses for a group photo with his cabinet members (not pictured) at the government house after a royal audience ceremony to swear the oath of allegiance in Bangkok, Thailand, September 5, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha

Thai PM Srettha to miss ASEAN Summit - official

FILE PHOTO-Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin arrives at the party headquarters before a royal endorsement ceremony after Thailand's parliament voted in favour of his prime ministerial candidacy, in Bangkok, Thailand August 23, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo
FILE PHOTO-Pheu Thai's Srettha Thavisin arrives at the party headquarters before a royal endorsement ceremony after Thailand's parliament voted in favour of his prime ministerial candidacy, in Bangkok, Thailand August 23, 2023. REUTERS/Athit Perawongmetha/File Photo

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MDDI (P) 046/10/2025. Published by SPH Media Limited, Co. Regn. No.202120748H. Copyright © 2026 SPH Media Limited. All rights reserved.