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…
The King of Thailand’s exiled son has
returned to his birth country after 27 years. Vacharaesorn
Vivacharawongse, 42, has been seen undertaking what could be
construed as royal engagements since his arrival in Bangkok.
Vacharaesorn visited the Foundation for…
While the line of succession and heir to
the throne in most countries is clear, in Thailand, it’s a bit
murky. The King, Rama X, only has one son, who he claims – Prince
Dipangkorn Rasmijoti (18). Even though he’s the only son, he does
not hold the…
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.
As the youngest child and youngest son of
the King of Thailand, Prince Dipangkorn was born on 29 April 2005
to then-Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn and his then-wife,
Princess Srirasmi. He has several older half-siblings from his
father’s other marriages; however…
Princess Sirivannavari of Thailand has
given an interview to Style magazine on the occasion of her fashion
brand’s landing back in Paris. Last week, the Princess sat down
with fashion journalist Vincenzo La Torre to discuss everything
surrounding her brand…
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…
Princess Sirivannavari Nariratana
Rajakanya of Thailand presided over the official opening of the new
structure of Donkoi Sustainable Village, a centre that will teach a
modernised version of traditional dyeing techniques. On
Monday, 23 January, the Princess travelled…
Thai Royal Palace issues update on Princess Bajrakitiyabha's health
11th January 2023
The Thai Royal Palace has issued an
update on the health condition of Princess Bajrakitiyabha, who is
now in her fourth week in hospital. The statement says that
the 44-year-old Princess is still unconscious and is being treated
for the consequences of a collapse due to…
King and Queen of Thailand diagnosed with COVID days after King's eldest child hospitalised with heart problem
18th December 2022
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…
