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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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Thailand's Cabinet Acknowledges Appointment Of A New King
Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the appointment of a new king, defence minister Prawit Wongsuwan said.
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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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Late Thai King's Confidant Confirmed As Temporary Regent
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 wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.
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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.
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Gripped By Grief, Thais Mourn Death Of Beloved Monarch
Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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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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Thai Cops Question UK Journalist's Wife Over 'Royal Insult'
Thai police today questioned the wife of a British journalist over a social media post of unflattering photos alleged to be of the kingdom's Crown Prince, in a country where insulting the royals carries heavy jail terms.
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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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Thailand's Cabinet Acknowledges Appointment Of A New King
Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the appointment of a new king, defence minister Prawit Wongsuwan said.
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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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Late Thai King's Confidant Confirmed As Temporary Regent
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 wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.
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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.
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Gripped By Grief, Thais Mourn Death Of Beloved Monarch
Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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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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Thai Cops Question UK Journalist's Wife Over 'Royal Insult'
Thai police today questioned the wife of a British journalist over a social media post of unflattering photos alleged to be of the kingdom's Crown Prince, in a country where insulting the royals carries heavy jail terms.
