In a first, Thai King's wife turns pilot, takes part in military drills

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn, was officially crowned on May 4 as part of elaborate three-day coronation ceremonies. He has been listed as the world's richest monarch by publications in 2018.

Thailand's new king among world's wealthiest monarchs

Thailand`s King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will be officially crowned as the 10th king of the Chakri dynasty on May 4, after taking the throne following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in late 2016.

Thailand's King Rama X: From pilot prince to powerful monarch

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, 66, has been serving as monarch since shortly after his father died in 2016 after a 70-year reign.

Thai king to be crowned in coronation ceremonies May 4-6: Palace