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A new twist in the hunt for a Thai successor to the throne

There’s a new twist in the search for a successor to the Thai throne. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, King Rama X’s third child and second son, may not be eligible to be King of Thailand. According to reporter and Thai royal insider Andrew MacGregor Marshall, Vacharaesorn, 42, has a wife and child in the United States, which disqualifies him for the Thai throne. The Palace Law…
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Uncertain times for Thailand's monarchy and their lèse majesté laws

Thailand’s elections were held over the weekend – the result of which gave the world a much different image than what many were predicting.  First and foremost, voter turnout at the polling stations was at a record high, with many young people and first time voters turning out to cast their ballots.  Second, the parties receiving the most support was also something of a surprise.
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Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains hospitalised - what we know

Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha remains in a Bangkok hospital after a heart problem placed her there in mid-December. The Thai Royal Palace revealed that the 44-year-old royal, who is widely assumed to be the heir to the throne, lost consciousness while training her dogs in northeastern Nakhon Ratchasima province on 14 December. She was treated at a local hospital before being…
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King and Queen of Thailand diagnosed with COVID days after King's eldest child hospitalised with heart problem

The King and Queen of Thailand have been diagnosed with COVID-19 just days after the King’s eldest child was hospitalised with a heart problem. King Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida have mild symptoms, according to the Royal Household Bureau. Doctors have prescribed medications and told them to rest and not attend any functions. The pair had both visited the King’s eldest…
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