Bhumibol Adulyadej News on Daylife

Thaksin Supporters Scrap Anti-Government Rally Ahead of Thai King Birthday

Wed, 25 Nov 2009 07:37:57 GMT

“We will meet again in the middle of December to set a new date,” Kobkaew Pikulthong, a leader of the United Front for Democracy Against Dictatorship, the protest organizer, said on the pro-Thaksin D-Station television network.
Source: Bloomberg.com

Carter, wife helping build homes in Thailand

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 07:28:12 GMT

"In an area of the world where many people live in deplorable conditions, we have a chance to help families improve their housing," said Carter, wearing sneakers, jeans and a work shirt.
Source: The Bellingham Herald

Welcome to the Suvarnabhumi Bangkok Airport Train Link

Sun, 15 Nov 2009 20:06:14 GMT

The new Suvarnabhumi Bangkok airport train link is almost here; it is due to be open on December 5th. This opening is to occur on a very auspicious day in Thailand as it is also the birthday of King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Source: Associated Content

Interview embroils Thai ex-PM in new controversy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:22:07 GMT

BANGKOK, Thailand -- Thailand's ousted Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, at the center of a political fight between his supporters and those of the current government, has ignited fresh controversy by speaking candidly about the nation's...
Source: The State

Thailand accuses Thaksin of "violating" monarchy

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 11:53:39 GMT

BANGKOK - Thailand's government accused Thaksin Shinawatra Monday of violating the revered monarchy after the fugitive former premier reportedly urged the reform of institutions close to the palace.
Source: Channel News Asia

Thailand's Thaksin urges political reform: report

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 08:45:37 GMT

AFP - Fugitive former premier Thaksin Shinawatra urged the reform of institutions around Thailand's revered monarchy, a report said Monday, amid tensions over his impending visit to neighbouring Cambodia.
Source: France 24

Ousted Thai leader Thaksin Shinawatra calls for ‘shining’ new age after King’s death

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 15:38:26 GMT

The ousted prime minister of Thailand and opposition leader-in-exile Thaksin Shinawatra has called for reform of the country’s revered monarchy and spoken of his expectations of a “shining” new age after the passing of the ailing King Bhumibol...
Source: Times Online

No plan yet to seal border with Cambodia: Thailand

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 23:59:12 GMT

Sunday, November 08, 2009 TOKYO: Thailand said on Saturday it has no plan yet to seal its border with Cambodia despite a diplomatic row, but will seek to extradite fugitive former premier, Thaksin Shinawatra, if he goes to Cambodia to become an...
Source: The News

Photo from Getty Images by AFP/Getty Images

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 10:21:00 GMT

Thai people carry large candles and a portrait of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as they take part in a parade a few days ahead of a Buddhist festival, in Thailand's restive southern province of Narathiwat on July 3, 2009.

Photo from Reuters Pictures

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 05:00:00 GMT

Singapore's Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong (R) greets Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej (L) as Queen Sirikit (2nd L) and Princess Maha Sirindhorn watch inside Klai Kangwol Palace in the seaside resort town of Hua Hin some 200km (125 miles) south of Ban...

His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej of Thailand

Fri, 06 Apr 2007 08:54:58 GMT