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More than 15,000 pro-democracy protesters led by students of the Thammasat University gather near the Grand Palace in Bangkok, calling for the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha and his government as well as a reform of the Thai monarchy.
2020-09-19

The "Royal Thai Government Gazette" reports that Thai King Vajiralongkorn restored the rank and titles of former royal consort Sineenat Bilaskalayani. Her titles were stripped last October after the court accused her of disobedience and trying to raise herself to "the same state as the queen".
2020-09-2

Thai Police say they have arrested a further eight activists, including two popular rappers, in an increased crackdown on protestors who demand a change to the country's monarchy. All eight were later released on bail, according to one of their lawyers.
2020-08-20

Vajiralongkorn, King of Thailand, marries his head of security and mistress, General Suthida Tidjai, days before his coronation.
2019-05-1

Thailand declares today a government holiday for mourning King Bhumibol Adulyadej's death.
2016-10-14

The King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej dies at the age of 88. He was the world's longest currently serving monarch.
2016-10-13

Thailand celebrates the 70th anniversary of King Bhumibol Adulyadej's accession to the Thai throne.
2016-06-9

The wife of Thailand's crown prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, Princess Srirasmi, resigns her royal status following a corruption probe of her relatives. The King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej grants her a divorce.
2014-12-13

Coup leader Prayuth Chan-ocha claims to have the confidence of King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej.
2014-05-26

Thai Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva seeks King Bhumibol Adulyadej's endorsement to dissolve the lower house of parliament and calls for a national election.
2011-05-6