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Royal Coronation: Ancient ceremony steeped in tradition
Royal Coronation: Ancient ceremony steeped in tradition
The Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will be conducted today, witnessed by millions of people either present in person attending the historic event or through the live broadcasts to 170 countries worldwide. The ceremonies to be witnessed today are steeped in Thai tradition and history, as explained in this article provided by the Thai Ministry of Culture.
Royal Coronation: His Majesty The King
Royal Coronation: His Majesty The King
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun (Rama X) is the only son, the second of four children, of His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Her Majesty Queen Sirikit.
Phuket water storage to be upgraded as emergency supplies continue
Phuket water storage to be upgraded as emergency supplies continue
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana presided over a meeting yesterday (May 2) at the Phuket Provincial Irrigation Office to discuss plans to improve the water storage situation in Phuket in order to prevent future water shortages in the event of a drought.
Truck takes down 7 power poles causing blackout in Chalong
Truck takes down 7 power poles causing blackout in Chalong
PHUKET: A truck has knocked over seven power poles on a street in Chalong today (May 3) causing a blackout in the area.
Phuket to hold 21st Aussie Bar International Rugby Tens
Phuket to hold 21st Aussie Bar International Rugby Tens
RUGBY: Well it’s that time of the year again when one of the region’s premier rugby 10s tournaments comes to town.
TV Pool begins live broadcasts of Royal Coronation ceremonies
TV Pool begins live broadcasts of Royal Coronation ceremonies
BANGKOK: The Television Pool of Thailand has begun its live broadcasts of the Royal Coronation ceremonies.
Royal Coronation: Official program of main ceremonies
Royal Coronation: Official program of main ceremonies
The year 2019 will go down in Thai history as one of the nation’s most significant years, since it marks the auspicious occasion of the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun.
Power outage in Cherng Talay
Power outage in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Cherng Talay on Friday (May 3) as work is carried out on high voltage cables.
Phuket braces for stormy weekend as weather warning issued
Phuket braces for stormy weekend as weather warning issued
PHUKET: The Southern Meteorological Centre (West Coast) office of the Thai Meteorological Department (TMD) has issued a weather warning for Phuket, forecasting heavy rain and strong winds starting Saturday (May 4) and continuing through Monday (May 6).
JW Marriott Phuket bestowed MICE award and special recognition
JW Marriott Phuket bestowed MICE award and special recognition
PHUKET: The JW Marriott Phuket Resort & Spa has received one award as well as special recognition for its MICE facilities. The awards were bestowed at the MICE Standards Day 2019 award ceremony held at The Berkley Hotel Pathunam in Bangkok on Monday (Apr 29).
King’s Coronation public holiday
King’s Coronation public holiday
PHUKET: As the nation celebrates the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun this weekend, the third and final day of the ceremony on Monday (May 6) will be a national public holiday.
Royal Coronation brooches become available in Phuket
Royal Coronation brooches become available in Phuket
PHUKET: Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana yesterday (Apr 30) officiated a ceremony to homage to His Majesty The King as part of event to formally launch the sale of Royal Coronation brooches in Phuket.
Australian Navy takes Patong Beach by storm
Australian Navy takes Patong Beach by storm
PHUKET: Visitors at Patong Beach yesterday morning were treated to a welcome surprise as Royal Australian Navy (RAN) landing craft, including two amphibious vehicles, made their way onto the beach. The mission was to deliver a huge store of much needed life-saving equipment to Patong’s lifeguards.
Electricity cuts in Cherng Talay
Electricity cuts in Cherng Talay
PHUKET: The Provincial Electricity Authority (PEA) Thalang office has announced that the electricity supply will be temporarily shut off in parts of Thalang on Thursday (May 2) as work is carried out on installing new high-voltage cables.
Drug abuse ’still rising’ in Phuket
Drug abuse ’still rising’ in Phuket
PHUKET: Drug abuse continues to rise in Phuket according to the latest figures announced yesterday (Apr 29) by Vice Governor Supoj Rotreuang Na Nongkhai.
Phuket to hold public events for Royal Coronation
Phuket to hold public events for Royal Coronation
PHUKET: The Phuket office of the Public Relations Department of Thailand has released a notice announcing the official public events to be held to mark the Royal Coronation of His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun this weekend.
Bangkok up in lights for Royal Coronation
Bangkok up in lights for Royal Coronation
BANGKOK: The Ministry of Transport has installed decorative lights along 13 bridges across the Chao Phra River in honour of His Majesty the King on the occasion of the Royal Coronation Ceremony.
Tourism warning flare: Dip in international arrivals, spending spurs caution
Tourism warning flare: Dip in international arrivals, spending spurs caution
PHUKET: International tourist arrival and spending statistics released late last week has sent up a warning flare for the country’s tourism industry, with both international arrivals and spending by international arrivals both showing marginal falls compared with the same period last year.
Australian Navy brings flagship, 1,000 personnel to Phuket
Australian Navy brings flagship, 1,000 personnel to Phuket
PHUKET: Royal Australian Navy (RAN) flagship the HMAS Canberra dropped anchor in Patong Bay on Saturday (Apr 27), marking the beginning of a four-day stay in Phuket.
French Ambassador talks trash, tourist safety in Phuket
French Ambassador talks trash, tourist safety in Phuket
PHUKET: The French Ambassador to Thailand visited Phuket Governor Phakaphong Tavipatana at Phuket Provincial Hall on Friday (Apr 26) to discuss business and tourism projects, as well as safety and the activities of the French community on the island.