1 - 10 of 176 results for "King Norodom Sihanouk dies"

  1. 1. learning | 15 Oct 2012

    Cambodia's King Sihanouk dies in Beijing

    About history

    By Jon Fernquest

    » First becoming king in 1941 at age 18 & guiding Cambodia through much of the 20th century, King Sihanouk has passed away at age 89.

  2. 2. learning | 18 Oct 2012

    Cambodians welcome home Sihanouk

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Tens of thousands of mourners lined the streets of the Cambodian capital to pay their last respects to revered former king Norodom Sihanouk on his final journey home. AFP photo

  3. 3. learning | 20 Oct 2012

    Learn Thai: Sihanouk’s return

    Learning Thai from Post Today

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Here’s a follow-up story on the death of former King Sihanouk. Once again the Thai is extremely respectful, following the tradition of using special language for royalty.

  4. 4. learning | 17 Oct 2012

    Learn Thai: Sihanouk dies

    Learning Thai from Post Today

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Since this is a story about royalty you will find the Thai to be far more elaborate than the English.

  5. 5. learning | 08 Mar 2011

    Veera's mother makes an appeal

    General news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » The mother of Veera Somkhwamkid has made an emotional plea to Cambodian King Norodom Sihamoni to grant him a royal pardon.

  6. 6. learning | 05 Dec 2010

    A Prince becomes a King

    Mainly for Kids

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » Prince Bhumibol never expected to become King. That was supposed to be the job of his beloved older brother who actually did become the King of Thailand when he was only a young boy of ten.

  7. 7. learning | 12 Feb 2013

    World's largest crocodile dies: 6.17 metres long

    About animals

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Crocodile who ate school girl & fisherman in Philippines hunted down by villagers & kept as tourist attraction, finally dies from mystery illness.

  8. 8. learning | 16 Mar 2013

    King Jigme of Bhutan

    About Kings

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Bhutan's ambassador to Thailand describes King Jigme's approach to being a king in an interview with the Bangkok Post.

  9. 9. learning | 28 Feb 2013

    Muay Thai: Dutch world champion dies

    About boxing

    By Jon Fernquest

    » Eight-time Dutch world champion Ramon Dekkers (186 wins, 95 knockouts) dies at age 43.

  10. 10. learning | 06 Dec 2011

    Waiting for their King

    Easy English news

    By Terry Fredrickson

    » The King’s birthday is very much a celebration of ordinary people and the centre of attention for many is Siriraj Hospital where thousands come hoping for a glimpse of the monarch.

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