Crowned Prince Of Thailand Becomes New King

By Farouk Mohammed

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Published December 1, 2016 - 7:54 pm

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Maha Vajiralongkorn

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

Maha Vajiralongkorn

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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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Farouk Mohammed is the Publisher and Lead Editor of Okay News, an international digital news platform delivering verified reporting across technology, global affairs, business, innovation, and development. He has over a decade of experience in journalism and international media, with a strong focus on geopolitics, conflict reporting, human rights, and the global digital economy.

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