World & Nation
Princess Galyani Vadhana, 84, the elder sister of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, died today of abdominal cancer at Siriraj Hospital in Bangkok, the royal palace announced.
Jan. 2, 2008
An afternoon downpour did not deter tens of thousands of black-clad Thais from converging on the Grand Palace and Temple of the Emerald Buddha on Sunday as they continued to mourn the loss of their late king, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Oct. 16, 2016
King Bhumibol Adulyadej formally approved a new Cabinet that puts a pro-democracy general at the helm of the Defense Ministry and a former anti-Communist crusader in charge of foreign affairs.
Sept. 30, 1992
A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it isn’t clear how long the caretaker arrangement will last.
Oct. 15, 2016
The highly revered Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej died at 88 after years of illness.
Oct. 14, 2016
Opinion
Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country’s longtime monarch, has let political leaders succeed and fail based on their own performance.
Dec. 26, 2008
King Bhumibol Adulyadej hosted a lavish banquet for royalty from 25 countries, closing a five-day celebration of his 60th anniversary on the throne.
June 14, 2006
Thailand awoke Friday to grief and uncertainty as it began a one-year official mourning period after the death of the country’s beloved monarch of 70 years.
Ailing monarch appears in public
Oct. 24, 2009
Thailand: Despite status as constitutional monarch, revered king wields incalculable authority.
Dec. 28, 1997