No one has lost quite like Donald Trump in nearly 150 years. 4 / 8. Top Stories. Read - Thai Pro-democracy Demo Heads For German Embassy. Thai King at ceremony marking his father's birth December 5, 2020, 11:30 AM Thousands of yellow-clad supporters greeted Thailand's king in Bangkok on Saturday as he led a birthday commemoration for his revered late father. Oct 08. According to an official notice from the Thai Royal Household on Tuesday, King Maha Vajiralongkorn dismissed two palace officials for committing adultery and unspecified "violent conduct." UAE leaders congratulate Thai King on National Day Emirates News Agency 07:55 5-Dec-20. | Thai King At Ceremony Marking His Father's Birth King Maha Vajiralongkorn, accompanied by Queen Suthida, walked through a crowd of cheering pro-royalists outside the ornate Grand Palace complex, waving to his supporters. By The Nation. BBC News … His wife relinquished her royal titles soon afterwards and agreed to a divorce after 13 years of marriage after being awarded a £4.4million settlement. Tweet on Twitter. Supporters of Thai monarch display images of the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej ahead of the arrival of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida to participate in a candle lighting ceremony to mark birth anniversary of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at Sanam Luang ceremonial ground in Bangkok, Thailand, Saturday, Dec. 5, 2020. ST PHOTO: TAN HUI YEE . His third wife was Srirasmi Suwadee, who had worked for the prince since 1992. 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About Never let despondence become the evil that pulls us down.". She became the first Royal Noble Consort in nearly a century in July last year but just a few months later had fallen from grace. Thai King Maha Vajralongkorn has said that he is "just like other human beings", and that there are days when he feels sad or despondent, the Bangkok Post reported. AFP News Agency 20,272 views. 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On some days I feel despondent. The King of Thailand has ended his self-isolation and returned home for a festival after hiring out an entire luxury German hotel for him and his harem of 20 concubines, it has been reported.. Published. pic.twitter.com/0LeIlL4sX7. Germany Warns of ‘Consequences’ If Thai King Breached Law ... but on a regular basis,” German Foreign Minister Heiko Maas said at a news conference. However, during his first marriage, Vajiralongkorn embarked on an affair with actress Yuvadhida Polpraserth, with whom he had five children. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, accompanied by Queen Suthida, waved as he arrived at Bangkok's Sanam Luang ceremonial ground. He made the remarks to a student on Dec. 12 at a weekend camp for volunteers at the King's Guard. | The 68-year-old has amassed a huge £24billion fortune and spends most of his time living in luxury in the German state of Bavaria. He reminded Thai people of the good his father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, has done. This is far from King Vajiralongkorn's first controversial act of 2020. Back in November 2009 a home video of the royal and his third wife, Srirasmi Suwadee, was leaked. Last October, Vajiralongkorn's royal consort, Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi, was stripped of her official titles, military rank and disappeared from view. Totally unrelated but follow and listen to our podcast here. Thai King cannot rule from Germany, says Berlin. On some days, I almost don't want to fight the bad things. While most of us are living out isolation within four ever-shrinking walls, the King of Thailand has splurged for his self-isolation – along with 20 women. Just two years after their marriage Yuvadhida moved to Britain with all of the couple's children - and the prince did not react well. The German government, meanwhile, has showcased receptiveness to the demands of protesters who are asking for an investigation. If you like what you read, follow us on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and Telegram to get the latest updates. He married his first wife, Princess Soamsawali Kitiyakara, in 1977 and the couple welcomed their daughter, Princess Najrakitiyabha. BANGKOK (AP) — Thousands of yellow-clad supporters greeted Thailand’s king on Saturday as he led a birthday commemoration for his revered late father, the latest in a series of public appearances at a time of unprecedented challenge to the monarchy from student-led protesters. King Vajiralongkorn has long been a controversial figure in Thailand, and despite the threat of 35 years in prison, he is often criticised in his home country, albeit in private. The 2017 Constitution of Thailand was approved in a referendum in 2016, and was endorsed by King Maha Vajiralongkorn on 6 April 2017, Chakri day, in a ceremony at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall. 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