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Pro-democracy protesters hold up a three-fingered salute Thursday at Bangkok's Ratchaprasong intersection.

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Thailand Declares State Of Emergency Amid Anti-Government Protests

5:44pm October 15, 2020

by Scott Neuman

Tens of thousands of demonstrators ignored the order. They are calling for the resignation of military-backed Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha and curbs on the monarchy.

In this undated photo posted Aug. 26, 2019, on the Thailand Royal Office website, Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn sits on the throne with his official consort Sineenatra Wongvajirabhakdi at the royal palace.

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What The Ouster Of The Royal Consort May Say About Where Thailand Is Heading

10:08am October 25, 2019

by Ashley Westerman

Some experts suggest King Maha Vajiralongkorn's firing of his consort may be an additional power move by a monarch who has worked to amass personal authority since he succeeded his father in 2016.

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Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn takes part in the funeral of late Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej in Bangkok, Thailand.

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Royal Cremation In Thailand To End Year Of Mourning For Beloved King

6:39am October 26, 2017

by Scott Neuman

King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was the world's longest-reigning living monarch when he died last year at the age of 88, will be cremated in an elaborate ceremony in Bangkok today.

Thai mourners holding portraits of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej line up to take part in the Royal Cremation ceremony in Bangkok, on Wednesday.

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Tens Of Thousands Gather In Bangkok Ahead Of Royal Cremation Ceremony

10:02am October 25, 2017

by Scott Neuman

The revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej died in October 2016, with his remains lying in state at the royal palace in Bangkok. The ceremony will conclude a year of mourning for the Thai people.

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (seated, left) and Royal Consort Princess Srirasmi, seen during a royal ceremony last year, are now officially divorced, the palace has announced.

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Thailand's Crown Prince Divorces Amid Reports Of Palace Intrigue

3:24pm December 14, 2014

by Scott Neuman

Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej, and his now ex-wife, Princess Srirasmi, have ended their 13-year marriage, the palace says.