May 15, 2026

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Crowned Prince Of Thailand Becomes New King

By Farouk Mohammed
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Maha Vajiralongkorn

Son of late King Bhumibol officially became king Thursday at invitation of National Assembly.

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His ascension to the throne marks the beginning of a new era in Thai history after the 70-year reign of his late father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died in October.

VOA reports that the new monarch will be known as His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, and will be Thailand’s 10th king of the Chakri Dynasty.

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