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Xi Jinping Meets Thailand's King In Beijing - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping meets with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2025. Photo by Shen Hong/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Meets Thailand's King In Beijing - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2025. Xi met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Meets Thailand's King In Beijing - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping holds a welcome ceremony for King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand at the square outside the east gate of the Great Hall of the People prior to their meeting in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2025. Xi met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo by Li Xiang/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Xi Jinping Meets Thailand's King In Beijing - China

Chinese President Xi Jinping and his wife Peng Liyuan pose for a group photo with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua of the Kingdom of Thailand and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana in Beijing, capital of China, Nov. 14, 2025. Xi met with King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, who is on a state visit to China, at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Friday. Photo by Xie Huanchi/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New Coalition Government - Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and new cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, September 24, 2025. Thailand's new coalition government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his cabinet ministers was sworn into office on Wednesday, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. The 36-member cabinet under the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition recited the oath of allegiance before an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a traditional ceremony held at Dusit Palace in the capital, Bangkok. Photo by Bureau of the Royal Household/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New Coalition Government - Bangkok

Thai Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and new cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, September 24, 2025. Thailand's new coalition government of Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul and his cabinet ministers was sworn into office on Wednesday, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. The 36-member cabinet under the Bhumjaithai Party-led coalition recited the oath of allegiance before an audience with King Maha Vajiralongkorn in a traditional ceremony held at Dusit Palace in the capital, Bangkok. Photo by Bureau of the Royal Household/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New PM Anutin Charnvirakul - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul greets officials after receiving the royal endorsement for the post in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7, 2025. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced. In a ceremony held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Arpath read out the royal command appointing Anutin as premier, as he received majority support in the parliamentary vote on Friday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New PM Anutin Charnvirakul - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul pays respect to a portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn after receiving the royal endorsement for the post in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7, 2025. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced. In a ceremony held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Arpath read out the royal command appointing Anutin as premier, as he received majority support in the parliamentary vote on Friday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New PM Anutin Charnvirakul - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gives a speech after receiving the royal endorsement for the post in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7, 2025. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced. In a ceremony held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Arpath read out the royal command appointing Anutin as premier, as he received majority support in the parliamentary vote on Friday. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak

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Thailand's New PM Anutin Charnvirakul - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul gives a speech after receiving the royal endorsement for the post in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7, 2025. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced. In a ceremony held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Arpath read out the royal command appointing Anutin as premier, as he received majority support in the parliamentary vote on Friday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand's New PM Anutin Charnvirakul - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul greets officials after receiving the royal endorsement for the post in Bangkok, Thailand, on September 7, 2025. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed Anutin Charnvirakul as the country's new prime minister on Sunday, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced. In a ceremony held at the Bhumjaithai Party headquarters, Arpath read out the royal command appointing Anutin as premier, as he received majority support in the parliamentary vote on Friday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (C) attends a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (L) walks in to attend the ceremony of her appointment, accompanied by her father, the country's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra, at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra (1st R) gives a speech after receiving the royal endorsement for the post at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's new Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra pays respect to a portrait of King Maha Vajiralongkorn as she receives the royal endorsement at a ceremony held at the headquarters of the Pheu Thai party in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Thai Government House/Handout via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thailand’s New, Youngest PM Paetongtarn Shinawatra - Bangkok

Thailand's newly appointed Prime Minister Paetongtarn Shinawatra attends a press conference in Bangkok, Thailand, Aug. 18, 2024. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn has appointed Paetongtarn Shinawatra as the country's prime minister, Secretary-General of the House of Representatives Arpath Sukhanunth announced on Sunday. Photo by Rachen Sageamsak/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Thai new PM, cabinet sworn in before king

STORY: Thai new PM, cabinet sworn in before king DATELINE: Sept. 6, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:03 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers swearing in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn STORYLINE: Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. Srettha and 33 cabinet members under the Pheu Thai Party-led government recited the oath of allegiance before an audience with the king at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok. Six deputy prime ministers from four major parties in the coalition, including Pheu Thai, Bhumjaithai, Palang Pracharath, and the United Thai Nation, attended the ceremony, along with other cabinet ministers and their deputies. Speaking at the government house after the swearing-in ceremony, Srettha said, "This government is a people's government. Every cabinet member is here today as a repre

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (front) and his cabinet ministers meet with media at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) and his cabinet ministers take a group photo at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) and his cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) and his cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (front) and his cabinet ministers meet with media at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (1st R) and his cabinet ministers meet with media at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) and his cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin (C) and his cabinet ministers take an oath in front of King Maha Vajiralongkorn at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-PRIME MINISTER-CABINET-SWORN IN

(230906) -- BANGKOK, Sept. 6, 2023 (Xinhua) -- Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin meets with media at the Dusit Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Sept. 5, 2023. Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin and his cabinet ministers on Tuesday were sworn in before King Maha Vajiralongkorn, following the royal endorsement of the new portfolios last week. (Xinhua/Rachen Sageamsak)

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Thailand to hold general election on May 14

STORY: Thailand to hold general election on May 14 DATELINE: March 22, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:37 LOCATION: Bangkok CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of Thailand Election Commission 2. file video of Thailand's 2019 general election STORYLINE: Thailand plans to hold a general election on May 14, the country's Election Commission announced on Tuesday, a day after the House of Representatives was dissolved. Political parties must submit their prime ministerial nominees between April 4 and April 7, Election Commission Chairman Ittiporn Boonpracong told a news conference. In a statement, the Election Commission also announced the application schedule for 500 House of Representatives candidates. Under the two-ballot system, more than 52 million eligible voters will elect 500 members of the House of Representatives. Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua on Monday endorsed a decree to dissolve the House of Representatives which was formed after the 2019 general election, with a four-yea

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-XI JINPING-THAI KING-MEETING

(221119) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping has a cordial conversation with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 18, 2022. Xi and Madame Peng Liyuan met with Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana here on Friday night. (Xinhua)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-XI JINPING-THAI KING-MEETING

(221119) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan meet with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua)

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THAILAND-BANGKOK-XI JINPING-THAI KING-MEETING

(221119) -- BANGKOK, Nov. 19, 2022 (Xinhua) -- Chinese President Xi Jinping and Madame Peng Liyuan meet with Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua and Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, Thailand, Nov. 18, 2022. (Xinhua)

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Thousands join bike ride to mark Thai king's birthday

Thai Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn (C), 63, leads other cyclists in an event in Bangkok on Dec. 11, 2015, to mark the 88th birthday six days earlier of his father, King Bhumibol. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Food, water served free to mourners in Bangkok

Members of the army's Ratchawanlop Royal Guard Units serve plates of food, donated by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, to mourners in Bangkok on Oct. 25, 2016. Food and water were being given for free to thousands of mourners, dressed in black, who have descended on the area near the city's Grand Palace to pay their respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Oct. 13. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Food, water served free to mourners in Bangkok

Thai people queue to receive plates of food, donated by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, being handed out by members of the army's Ratchawanlop Royal Guard Units in Bangkok on Oct. 25, 2016. Food and water were being given for free to thousands of mourners, dressed in black, who have descended on the area near the city's Grand Palace to pay their respects to King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died on Oct. 13. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Anti-establishment demonstration in Thailand

Police fire water cannon at pro-democracy demonstrators calling for reform of the monarchy in Bangkok on Nov. 8, 2020, as they march to the royal palace in an attempt to deliver messages to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

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Anti-establishment demonstration in Thailand

Pro-democracy demonstrators calling for reform of the monarchy march to the royal palace in Bangkok on Nov. 8, 2020, in an attempt to deliver messages to Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

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Anti-establishment demonstration in Thailand

Anti-establishment demonstrators hold a fashion show on a Bangkok street on Oct. 29, 2020, satirizing Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn's daughter, Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana, who is a fashion designer.

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Anti-government protest in Thailand

Anti-establishment demonstrators march on the German Embassy in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2020, calling for reform of the monarchy and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends most of his time in Germany instead of Thailand, which has stirred controversy.

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Anti-government protest in Thailand

Anti-establishment demonstrators march on the German Embassy in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2020, calling for reform of the monarchy and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends most of his time in Germany instead of Thailand, which has stirred controversy.

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Anti-government protest in Thailand

Anti-establishment demonstrators march on the German Embassy in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2020, calling for reform of the monarchy and the resignation of Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha. King Maha Vajiralongkorn spends most of his time in Germany instead of Thailand, which has stirred controversy.

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Coronation ceremony for Thai king

The coronation ceremony is held for Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn in the Chao Phraya River in Bangkok on Dec. 12, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Royal procession of Thai king

A parade is held in Bangkok on May 5, 2019, to celebrate the procession of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Royal procession of Thai king

A parade is held in Bangkok on May 5, 2019, to celebrate the procession of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Royal procession of Thai king

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn makes his first royal procession through Bangkok on May 5, 2019. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thai king's coronation ceremony

People raise portraits of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn near the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 4, 2019. A three-day coronation ceremony started the same day for the king to formally succeed his late father as Rama X of the Chakri dynasty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thai king's coronation ceremony

A vehicle carrying Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn enters the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 4, 2019, ahead of a coronation ceremony for him to formally succeed his late father as Rama X of the Chakri dynasty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Thai king's coronation ceremony

A vehicle carrying Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn enters the Grand Palace in Bangkok on May 4, 2019, ahead of a three-day coronation ceremony for him to formally succeed his late father as Rama X of the Chakri dynasty. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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King Bhumibol's remains collected as Thais continue to mourn

A chariot (L) carrying the body of Thailand's late King Bhumibol Adulyadej arrives at a specially built crematorium near the Grand Palace in Bangkok on Oct. 26, 2017. King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the only son and successor, collected the remains of his father the following day, as many Thais continued grieving for their beloved late king who died more than a year ago. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress meet with Thai king

Japanese Emperor Akihito (L) meets with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn along with Empress Michiko after paying their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the national palace in Bangkok on March 5, 2017, during the last leg of a weeklong trip that also took the couple to Vietnam. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Emperor, empress meet with Thai king

Japanese Emperor Akihito (C) and Empress Michiko (L) meet with Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn after paying their respects to the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej at the national palace in Bangkok on March 5, 2017, during the last leg of a weeklong trip that also took the couple to Vietnam. (Pool photo)(Kyodo) ==Kyodo