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Thai King's exiled son returns - is he back in the royal fold?

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 Slum Child Care to meet with underprivileged children and paid respect to the Buddha Jinnasi Statue at Bowornniwet Temple. The…
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Who is King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand?

As he marks his 70th birthday today, learn more about Thailand’s monarch: Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun was born to King Bhumibol Adulyadej (or King Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit on 28 July 1952 at 17.45 in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Bangkok, Thailand. He has one older sister, Princess Ubol Ratana (b. 1951) and two younger sisters, Princesses Sirindhorn (b. 1955) and…
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King of Thailand honours Queen Mother's legacy

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn is honouring his mother, the Queen Mother, ahead of her 90th birthday later this year. He and his wife, Queen Suthida, attended the “Siam Phatra Phusa Sa-ngasilp” gala dinner at the Grand Ballroom of Grand Hyatt…
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King of Thailand releases New Year card

The King of Thailand has released a New Year card to the Thai people to coincide with his New Year speech that he gave as 2021 began. The card features a photo that was released of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Queen Suthida ahead of his coronation in May 2019. Both the…
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King of Thailand addresses protestors for first time

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) has made a rare public comment regarding the ongoing protests in Thailand against the government and his reign. The King said of the protestors that he “loves them all the same” and that Thailand is the “land of compromise.” The King was with his wife, Queen Suthida, and daughter, Princess Sirivannavari, on Saturday…
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King of Thailand reinstates consort after stripping her of position

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (or Rama X) has reinstated his consort nearly a year after stripping her of her position for disloyalty. Sineenat is once again the Royal Nobel Consort and also holds the titles: The Most Illustrious Order of Chula Chom Klao, 1st Class; The Most Exalted Order of the White Elephant, Special Class; The Most Noble Order of the Crown of Thailand, Special…
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