King Maha Vajiralongkorn

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn's Net Worth: King Maha Vajiralongkorn, the reigning monarch of Thailand, holds a staggering net worth estimated at $40 billion (Rs 3.2 lakh crore), making him one of the wealthiest individuals globally and the richest royal figure.

Aug 04, 2023, 18:19 PM IST

This Man Spends Rs 524 Crore On Fuel And Aircraft Maintenance, Owns 38 Aeroplanes, 300 Cars, And Is One Of World's Richest Men

He is renowned for throwing lavish parties and is said to spend 125 million dollars on each one.

Aug 04, 2023, 17:39 PM IST

'Very pleased and delighted,' says Thailand king as he wraps up three-day coronation events

"I and the Queen are very pleased and delighted to see all the citizens together to express goodwill for my coronation," the king said in his speech.

May 06, 2019, 17:57 PM IST

Thailand crowns King Maha Vajiralongkorn in ornate ceremonies

The monarch was joined by new Queen Suthida after a surprise announcement three days before the coronation that the thrice-divorced monarch had married for a fourth time.

May 04, 2019, 22:20 PM IST

Thailand election panel disqualifies princess as PM candidate

The Election Commission released the official list of parties` candidates for prime minister without the name of Princess Ubolratana Rajakanya Sirivadhana Barnavadi, 67, the king`s elder sister.

Feb 11, 2019, 15:57 PM IST

Thailand king to be crowned in coronation ceremonies May 4-6

Thailand is due to hold elections on Feb 24, and the current election timeline means the coronation will likely take place before a new government is formed.

 

Jan 01, 2019, 13:41 PM IST

Thais free 1,066 turtles on King’s birthday for good fortune

The sea turtles, seen as symbols of longevity, waddled into the waves off Sattahip naval base in Chonburi province.

Jul 26, 2017, 19:07 PM IST

Thailand's new king watches as sacred oxen predict good harvest

The number nine is considered a very lucky number in Thailand where it is pronounced "Gao" which rhymes with a word meaning to move forward or progress.
 

May 12, 2017, 09:09 AM IST

Thailand king takes control of five palace agencies

Thailand's new king was granted control on Tuesday over five state agencies that oversee royal affairs and security.

May 02, 2017, 14:28 PM IST

Thai king's cremation set for October 26: Govt official

Thailand`s late King Bhumibol Adulyadej will be cremated on Oct. 26, a government official said on Wednesday, adding that the king`s funeral will take place over a five day period.

Apr 19, 2017, 11:34 AM IST

Thai King signs Constitution, paving way for election

Thailand's king signed a new constitution in a ceremony on Thursday, an essential step towards holding an election that the military government has promised to restore democracy after a 2014 coup. 

Apr 06, 2017, 15:37 PM IST

Thai court to hear first royal insult case under new king

It was the first new case brought during the rule of King Maha Vajiralongkorn under the lese-majeste law.

Feb 10, 2017, 12:58 PM IST

New Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn pardons prisoners in `first show of mercy`

Like his father, Vajiralongkorn is shielded from criticism by a harsh royal defamation law that carries up to 15 years in jail per charge.

Dec 12, 2016, 11:53 AM IST