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Vajiralongkorn

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Vajiralongkorn

Vajiralongkorn (born 28 July 1952), also known by his regnal name Rama X, is King of Thailand, reigning since 2016. He is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, the reigning dynasty of Thailand since 1782. The only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) and Queen Sirikit, he was made crown prince by his father in 1972, at age 20. After his father's death on 13 October 2016, he requested that his formal accession ceremony be delayed to allow time to mourn his father. On 1 December 2016, he formally accepted the throne and, at age 64, he was the oldest to ascend to the throne. The government retroactively declared his reign to have begun at his father's death on 13 October 2016. His coronation took place from 4 to 6 May 2019. Vajiralongkorn is the wealthiest monarch in the world, with an estimated net worth between US$30 billion and US$70 billion.

Infobox

Reign
13 October 2016 – present
Coronation
4 May 2019
Predecessor
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
Heir presumptive
Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Regent
Prem Tinsulanonda (2016)
Born
(1952-07-28) 28 July 1952 Bangkok, Thailand
Spouses
Soamsawali Kitiyakara (m. 1977; div. 1991) Yuvadhida Polpraserth (m. 1994; div. 1996) Srirasmi Suwadee (m. 2001; div. 2014) Suthida Tidjai (m. 2019) Niramon Ounprom (m. 2019)
Issue Detail
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra Juthavachara Vivacharawongse Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse Chakriwat Vivacharawongse Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse Princess Sirivannavari Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
House
Mahidol
Dynasty
Chakri
Father
Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX)
Mother
Sirikit Kitiyakara
Religion
Theravada Buddhism
Allegiance
Kingdom of Thailand
Branch
Royal Thai Army Royal Security Command
Service years
1977–present
Commands
4th Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment Royal Security Command

Tables

Children of King Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua · Personal life › Marriages and issue › Children
By Soamsawali Kitiyakara (married 1977, divorced 1991)
By Soamsawali Kitiyakara (married 1977, divorced 1991)
Name
By Soamsawali Kitiyakara (married 1977, divorced 1991)
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
Name
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
Relation
Daughter
Birth
(1978-12-07) 7 December 1978
Notes
in a coma, not expected to recover
By Yuvadhida Polpraserth (married 1994, divorced 1996)
By Yuvadhida Polpraserth (married 1994, divorced 1996)
Name
By Yuvadhida Polpraserth (married 1994, divorced 1996)
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
Name
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
Relation
Son
Birth
(1979-08-29) 29 August 1979
Notes
born as Juthavachara Mahidol, married to Riya Gough, has issue
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
Name
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
Relation
Son
Birth
(1981-05-27) 27 May 1981
Notes
born as Vacharaesorn Mahidol, married to Elisa Garafano, has issue
Chakriwat Vivacharawongse
Chakriwat Vivacharawongse
Name
Chakriwat Vivacharawongse
Relation
Son
Birth
(1983-02-26) 26 February 1983
Notes
born as Chakriwat Mahidol
Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse
Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse
Name
Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse
Relation
Son
Birth
(1985-06-14) 14 June 1985
Notes
born as Vatchrawee Mahidol
Princess Sirivannavari
Princess Sirivannavari
Name
Princess Sirivannavari
Relation
Daughter
Birth
(1987-01-08) 8 January 1987
Notes
born as Busyanambejra Mahidol
By Srirasmi Suwadee (married 2001, divorced 2014)
By Srirasmi Suwadee (married 2001, divorced 2014)
Name
By Srirasmi Suwadee (married 2001, divorced 2014)
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Name
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Relation
Son
Birth
(2005-04-29) 29 April 2005
Name
Relation
Birth
Notes
By Soamsawali Kitiyakara (married 1977, divorced 1991)
Bajrakitiyabha, Princess Rajasarini Siribajra
Daughter
(1978-12-07) 7 December 1978
in a coma, not expected to recover
By Yuvadhida Polpraserth (married 1994, divorced 1996)
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
Son
(1979-08-29) 29 August 1979
born as Juthavachara Mahidol, married to Riya Gough, has issue
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
Son
(1981-05-27) 27 May 1981
born as Vacharaesorn Mahidol, married to Elisa Garafano, has issue
Chakriwat Vivacharawongse
Son
(1983-02-26) 26 February 1983
born as Chakriwat Mahidol
Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse
Son
(1985-06-14) 14 June 1985
born as Vatchrawee Mahidol
Princess Sirivannavari
Daughter
(1987-01-08) 8 January 1987
born as Busyanambejra Mahidol
By Srirasmi Suwadee (married 2001, divorced 2014)
Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Son
(2005-04-29) 29 April 2005
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Regnal titles
Regnal titles
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Regnal titles
Preceded byBhumibol Adulyadej
Preceded byBhumibol Adulyadej
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Preceded byBhumibol Adulyadej
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
King of Thailand 13 October 2016 – present
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Incumbent Heir presumptive: Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Thai royalty
Thai royalty
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Thai royalty
VacantTitle last held byVajiravudh
VacantTitle last held byVajiravudh
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
VacantTitle last held byVajiravudh
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Crown Prince of Thailand 28 December 1972 – 13 October 2016
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Vacant
Order of precedence
Order of precedence
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Order of precedence
First
First
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
First
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Thai order of precedence The Sovereign 1st position
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Succeeded byThe Queen
Vajiralongkorn (Rama X)House of MahidolCadet branch of the House of ChakriBorn: 28 July 1952
Regnal titles
Preceded byBhumibol Adulyadej
King of Thailand 13 October 2016 – present
Incumbent Heir presumptive: Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
Thai royalty
VacantTitle last held byVajiravudh
Crown Prince of Thailand 28 December 1972 – 13 October 2016
Vacant
Order of precedence
First
Thai order of precedence The Sovereign 1st position
Succeeded byThe Queen

References

  1. After a mourning period, on 1 December 2016, Vajiralongkorn accepted the formal invitation to become king. He was king r
  2. In the Thai tradition, the house (ราชสกุล) is distinct from the dynasty (ราชวงศ์). Vajiralongkorn is the third king of t
    https://th.wikipedia.org/wiki/%E0%B8%A3%E0%B8%B2%E0%B8%8A%E0%B8%AA%E0%B8%81%E0%B8%B8%E0%B8%A5
  3. Thai: วชิราลงกรณ; RTGS: Wachiralongkon, pronounced [wá ɕʰí āː ōŋ ɔ̄ːn] ⓘ
  4. Khaosod English
    http://www.khaosodenglish.com/politics/2016/12/01/vajiralongkorn-ascends-throne-king-rama
  5. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/world/asia/thailand-king.html
  6. South China Morning Post
    https://www.scmp.com/magazines/style/celebrity/article/3038884/5-things-know-about-prince-dipangkorn-rasmijoti-son-thai
  7. Coconut
    https://web.archive.org/web/20161014060929/http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/10/13/thai-prime-minister-prayuth-says-crown-prince-seeks-delay-proclaiming-him-king
  8. "Maha Vajiralongkorn – King of Thailand"
    http://www.mahavajiralongkorn.com/
  9. The New York Times
    https://www.nytimes.com/2016/12/01/world/asia/thailand-king.html
  10. The Nation
    https://www.nationthailand.com/detail/national/30361431
  11. A History of Thailand
    https://books.google.com/books?id=pg5oEAAAQBAJ
  12. Business Insider
    https://www.businessinsider.com/royal-family-net-worth-worlds-richest-billionaires-ranked-2018-5
  13. Thailand protests: How much is the king worth? | Counting the Cost
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pmEydw_d30s&t=443s
  14. ราชกิจจานุเบกษา, ประกาศสำนักนายกรัฐมนตรี เรื่อง ให้หยุดราชการและชักธงชาติเนื่องในการที่พระราชกุมารประสูติ Archived 4 Mar
    http://www.ratchakitcha.soc.go.th/DATA/PDF/2495/D/049/3434.PDF
  15. "Old Millfieldian Society – Overseas Branch Officials"
    https://web.archive.org/web/20220305092540/https://www.omsociety.com/frmAttributeInstancesDisplay.aspx?S=634e6m8
  16. Bangkok Post
    https://web.archive.org/web/20230220213058/https://www.bangkokpost.com/life/social-and-lifestyle/1148940/military-education
  17. ABC News
    https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-04/thailand-king-crowned-in-elaborate-coronation/11075952
  18. "The miseducation of King Rama X"
    https://www.smh.com.au/national/the-miseducation-of-king-rama-x-20200824-p55otc.html
  19. Bangkok Post
    http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/1148932/childhood
  20. Bangkok Post
    http://www.bangkokpost.com/lifestyle/social-and-lifestyle/1148948/the-upholder-of-religions
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