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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

Thailand's Supreme Court issues an arrest warrant for former Prime Minister Yingluck Shinawatra, who didn't appear in court for the verdict in her negligence trial regarding a rice subsidy program for farmers. The court also issued a statement questioning her attorney's report that she is unwell and a potential flight risk, citing the lack of a physician's certificate. The reading of the verdict has been rescheduled to September 27. Sources within Shinawatra's party Pheu Thai Party have said that she has allegedly fled the country, though not saying where to, in response current prime minister Prayuth Chan-ocha has ordered the border checkpoints to be closely monitored to prevent Shinawatra leaving the country if she has not already.
2017-08-25

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

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

The Obama Administration through the United States State Department expresses deep frustration over the lack of democratic progress in Thailand after last year's military coup, saying a new constitution there won't pass the "smell test" unless civil society helps to draft it.
2015-11-19

The National Assembly of Thailand elects coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha as Prime Minister.
2014-08-21

Royal Thai Army chief and coup leader General Prayuth Chan-ocha detains former Prime Minister of Thailand Yingluck Shinawatra after summoning her for talks a day after the coup.
2014-05-23

Thailand's army chief Prayuth Chan-ocha announces a coup d'état, saying the military is taking control of government.
2014-05-22

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

Festivities are held for the 83rd birthday of King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej, the longest reigning monarch in the world.
2010-12-5