Tag Archives: King Bhumibol
Best Posts of 2017 Posted by sasha on Dec 13, 2017
Another year has come and gone, as we get ready to say ลาก่อน (laa gòn) to 2017 and สวัสดี (sà wàt dii) to 2018. It’s always nice to reflect on the past year and look forward to the year to come. Here are some of our best posts in 2017. Be sure to leave a comment and let…
King Bhumibol’s Funeral Posted by sasha on Oct 30, 2017
Thailand officially bid farewell to its beloved King Bhumibol on Sunday. On the final day of an elaborate 5-day funeral ceremony, his ashes and bones were brought to their final resting place. A year of mourning in Thailand now comes to an end and ushers in the era of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. Here’s a closer look…
Best Posts of 2016 Posted by sasha on Dec 27, 2016
It’s time to say goodbye to 2016 and welcome in the New Year. All year long, we’ve been sharing vocabulary lists, grammar tips, cultural insights, and travel stories from Thailand. Let’s take a look back at some of the best posts from 2016: Language Going to the Beach Many people come to Thailand specifically for…
Remembering King Bhumibol Posted by sasha on Nov 3, 2016
The beloved King of Thailand, Bhumibol Adulyadej (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช), recently passed away at age 88. Also known as Rama IX for being the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty, he was highly revered by the Thai people. He was the world’s longest-serving head of state and longest-reigning Thai monarch, having served just over 70 years. The official…
Coronation Day in Thailand Posted by sasha on May 5, 2015
Today is Coronation Day (วันฉัตรมงคล – wan chàt-mong-kon) in Thailand, a public holiday that commemorates the day current King Bhumibol Adulyadej (ภูมิพลอดุลยเดช) had his coronation ceremony back in 1950. This came four years after he was crowned as the ninth monarch of the Chakri Dynasty when his elder brother died. On that day 65 years…