http://thailand.prd.go.th/rss/news_monarchy_rss.php http://thailand.prd.go.th/mail2friends/prd-logo.jpghttp://thailand.prd.go.th/ http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6282&a=1 Preparations are now underway for the celebrations of two major occasions in 2012; one is the celebrations of Her Majesty Queen Sirikit’s 80th birthday anniversary and the other the celebrations of His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s fifth-cycle, or 60th, birthday anniversary. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6283&a=1 Siriraj Hospital is offering a free heart disease treatment program to introduce the Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI) procedure to treat 80 underprivileged patients who have “coronary artery with collateral branch disease.” http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6247&a=1 The Government will host the celebrations of the 150th anniversary of the birth of the late Queen Sri Savarindira, whose name has been listed in the UNESCO Calendar of Anniversaries of Great Personalities and Historic Events, 2012-2013. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6270&a=1 The longest-reigning monarch in Thai history, His Majesty King Bhumibol Adulyadej will have reigned for 66 years in 2012. On the fifth of May each year, Thailand celebrates Coronation Day, which marks the coronation anniversary of His Majesty the King. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6240&a=1 Thailand Post Company has produced and issued commemorative stamps on the occasion of the royal cremation ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana, 8-12 April 2012. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6238&a=1 The Royal Crematorium for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana is now open to members of the public to appreciate the fine architecture of this exquisite structure, between 09.00 and 19.00 hr, from 11 to 25 April 2012. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6235&a=1 The whole Thai Kingdom will pay a final tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana on 9 April 2012, the royal cremation day, when the remains of Her Royal Highness are cremated. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6234&a=1 The whole Thai Kingdom pauses to pay a final tribute to Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana, who has left this world for good. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6233&a=1 Thai people from all walks of life have worn mourning dress for three days, from April 8 to 10, during the royal cremation ceremony for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6228&a=1 His Majesty the King will perform a royal merit-making ceremony on 8 April 2012 at 17.30 hr, in preparation to move the royal urn containing the remains of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana to the Royal Crematorium at the Sanam Luang ceremonial site on April 9. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6219&a=1 The Committee on Public Relations for the Royal Cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana has set up the Main Press Center to facilitate the operations of both Thai and international media covering the royal cremation ceremony, scheduled for 8-12 April 2012. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6217&a=1 The seven-tiered white umbrella of state will be placed at the top of the Royal Crematorium for Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6211&a=1 The Fine Arts Department has completed the renovation of royal carriages to be used in the royal cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6137&a=1 The Government will seek cooperation from the general public to wear mourning outfits between April 8 and 10 this year in commemoration of the royal cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana. http://thailand.prd.go.th/view_news.php?id=6214&a=1 More than 20 members of international media from 16 news agencies have observed preparations for the upcoming royal cremation of Her Royal Highness Princess Bejaratana.