King Maha Vajiralongkorn, Rama X of Thailand, was crowned Saturday in a dazzling show of pageantry, laced with Hindu and Buddhist ritual, vowing to reign "with righteousness" on behalf of the Thai people.

King Vajiralongkorn formally crowned Thailand's divine monarch, vows to 'reign with righteousness'

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will be crowned Saturday in an elaborate show of pageantry, marbled by Hindu and Buddhist ritual, two years after ascending the throne following his father's death.

Thai King Vajiralongkorn set for coronation filled with rituals today

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

Thailand`s King Maha Vajiralongkorn on Thursday paid tribute to his ancestors in a ceremony ahead of his official coronation this weekend, when he will take the formal title King Rama X, the 10th king in the Chakri dynasty.

The 10 Ramas: The kings of Thailand's Chakri dynasty

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King Vajiralongkorn formally crowned Thailand's divine monarch, vows to 'reign with righteousness'

Thai King Vajiralongkorn set for coronation filled with rituals today

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

The 10 Ramas: The kings of Thailand's Chakri dynasty