Royal barges mark birthday

Bangkok Post - Nov 6, 2026

People gathered along the banks of the Chao Phraya River on Friday to watch the Royal Barge Procession and the royal kathin presentation ceremony, held to mark Her Majesty the Queen's 48th birthday.

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Royal barges mark birthday

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Missing man from Lipa City found dead in Taal Lake area

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Can China champion the Global South without speaking for it?

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