Princes tour home of Jim Thompson
The Jim Thompson House yesterday hosted visits from two princes - one from Liechtenstein and the other from Monaco - both of whom expressed strong interest in Thai culture and
arts.
Papers fly off the stands
Newspapers have racked up banner sales over the past week, as Thais rushed to collect published pictures of His Majesty the King during the historic celebration.
Swedish King honours Bhokin
King Carl XVI Gustaf of Sweden yesterday granted the "Royal Order of the Polar Star" (first class) to former interior minister Bhokin Bhalakula for assistance he provided to Swedish and other tourists affected by the 2004 tsunami.
Shows still draw huge crowds
People are still packing out the exhibitions highlighting His Majesty the King's 60 years on the throne.
Lesotho royals tour temple
Lesotho's King Letsie III and Queen Masenate Mohate Seeiso spent the second day of their visit to Thailand at Wat Phrasri Rattana Satsadaram, adjoining the Grand Palace compound.
School visit
Britain's Prince Andrew yesterday visited Bangkok Patana International School and laid the foundation stone for its new gymnasium.
Kindergarten teacher arrested
An American kindergarten teacher was arrested in the early hours yesterday while allegedly engaged in sex with a 16-year-old Thai boy in this resort city, police said yesterday.
