He was arrested for sharing the profile, published by BBC Thai, two days after the new king ascended the throne in December 2016. Thailand has very strict lese-majeste laws, which ban any ...

But in Thai royal tradition only after a king is consecrated does he become ... Some believe the owner of a new house should have a cat to chase away rats. Others believe the custom comes from ...

His Majesty the King has urged the Thai people to be mindful and live their lives carefully throughout the year. In his televised New Year speech on Tuesday night, the monarch extended his New ...

The televised ceremony took place on the king's 67th birthday, with the queen at his side. When the Thai royal palace later published a photo of the king's consort wearing a crop top and piloting ...

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, one of the king’s five sons, posted his opinion on Facebook after attending a photo exhibition in New York about ... is the bedrock of Thai identity and should ...

Once-Exiled Son of Thai King Says Royals Must Allow Criticism ‘I believe in freedom of speech’: Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse Line of royal succession in Thailand remains unclear ...

In March, Thanathorn was charged with the crime of defaming the Thai monarchy over his comments on the king’s company. The maximum penalty is 15 years in prison. He has denied wrongdoing and ...