Thai Crown Prince urges calm over succession: Junta chief
Thailand's Crown Prince has urged people not to "worry" about his surprise decision to delay being proclaimed king following the death his beloved father, the country's junta leader said Saturday.
Oct 16, 2016, 01:50 AM IST
British Queen Elizabeth II now longest reigning monarch after death of Thai king Bhumibol
Adulyadej, who died yesterday aged 88, ascended to the throne in 1946 and reigned for more than 70 years and four months.
Oct 14, 2016, 19:00 PM IST
Thai King Bhumibol's body at Grand Palace for people to pay respect
Today marked the first day in 70 years that Thailand has been without a king as Vajiralongkorn asked for more time to mourn with the rest of the nation before ascending the throne.
Oct 14, 2016, 16:52 PM IST
Thailand wakes to uncertainty, grief without King Bhumibol Adulyadej
Military government leader Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha said on Thursday the country was in "immeasurable grief ... profound sorrow and bereavement".
Oct 14, 2016, 11:18 AM IST
Show me the money: Thailand's mega-rich monarchy
Late Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej has left behind one of the world`s richest monarchies, with a multi-billion-dollar empire spanning property, construction and banks.
Oct 14, 2016, 08:00 AM IST
Black-clad Thais mourn king as nation holds Buddhist rites
Millions of Thais donned black Friday as the grieving nation prepared to hold traditional Buddhist ceremonies for revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, whose death leaves the country facing an uncertain new era.
Oct 14, 2016, 07:37 AM IST
Thai king Bhumibol Adulyadej passes away after long illness
Thailand`s King Bhumibol Adulyadej has died at the age of 88 after a long illness, the palace announced Thursday, ending a remarkable seven-decade reign and leaving a divided people bereft of a towering and rare figure of unity.
Oct 13, 2016, 18:57 PM IST
Thai `Red Shirt` leader back behind bars
Thailand`s most prominent opposition Red Shirt leader was back behind bars on Tuesday after a court ruled that he had breached bail conditions by criticising the junta during a television show.
Oct 11, 2016, 12:09 PM IST
Thais wear auspicious pink to help hospitalised king recover
King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world`s longest-reigning monarch, is widely revered in Thailand.
Oct 11, 2016, 11:06 AM IST
Zika virus likely to spread across Asia: WHO
Zika generally has mild effects but is more dangerous for pregnant women as it has been linked to severe birth defects, including the brain deformation microcephaly.
Oct 11, 2016, 10:47 AM IST
Thai king's condition unstable after haemodialysis treatment: Palace
News about the king`s health is closely monitored in Thailand, where King Bhumibol Adulyadej is widely revered.
Oct 10, 2016, 08:54 AM IST
Thai junta under scrutiny amid allegations of exorbitant spending, nepotism
Thailand`s junta came under scrutiny this week after critics filed a petition asking the office of the auditor-general to investigate allegations of extravagant spending on a trip to Hawaii for a defence meeting.
Oct 07, 2016, 12:03 PM IST
CAUTION: WATCH woman's 'soul' leaving her body after fatal bike crash – Viral Video
The video went viral after it clearly shows the “human soul” leaving the body. It it REAL?
Oct 07, 2016, 02:59 AM IST
Dawood Ibrahim’s close aide Munna Jhingada will soon be brought to India?
The Mumbai Crime Branch has readied its action plan to bring back fugitive don Dawood Ibrahim’s aide Mudassar Hussain Sayyed alias Munna Jhingada, a report said.
Oct 06, 2016, 13:38 PM IST
Hong Kong activist deported from Thailand `at China`s request`
Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong returned home Wednesday after being deported from junta-run Thailand, where he was due at events commemorating a massacre of student activists, as he and his supporters blamed China for his detention.
Oct 05, 2016, 20:16 PM IST
Thailand bars entry to teenage HK activist 'at China's request'
Thailand on Wednesday barred entry to a Hong Kong student activist who helped organise pro-democracy protests in the Chinese-ruled city in 2014.
Oct 05, 2016, 15:48 PM IST
Hong Kong activist held in Thailand `at China`s request`
Hong Kong democracy campaigner Joshua Wong was stopped from entering junta-run Thailand, where he was due at events commemorating a massacre of student activists, an official said Wednesday, as supporters blamed China for his detention.
Oct 05, 2016, 12:21 PM IST
World's first dengue vaccine 'Dengvaxia' now approved in 11 countries
Dengvaxia, world's first vaccine for the deadly disease dengue has now been approved in 11 more countries.
Oct 04, 2016, 23:45 PM IST
Pakistani held in Bangkok for supplying fake passports to criminal syndicates, terrorist groups
In yet another incident, the interrogation of three foreigners arrested in connection with criminal activities from a residential area here by the Royal Metropolitan Police of Thailand has led them to a Pakistani fake documents racketeer, who is currently serving a jail sentence in Thailand.
Sep 30, 2016, 08:23 AM IST
Thailand cracks down on migrant workers as anti-immigration feelings rise
Thailand is cracking down on migrant workers from neighbouring countries, saying they are "stealing jobs from Thais", amid fears that anti-immigrant sentiment is rising as Southeast Asia`s second-largest economy stagnates.
Sep 29, 2016, 10:22 AM IST
