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Vajiralongkorn
Vajiralongkorn, also known by his regnal name Rama X, is King of Thailand, reigning since 2016. He is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, succeeding his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
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politics · King of Thailand since 2016 · monarch · politician · military officer · writer · environmentalist · aircraft pilot · businessperson · helicopter pilot · also Vajiralongkorn, Somdet Phra Boromma-orasathirat Chao Fa Maha Vajiralongkorn Sayammakutratchakuman, Maha Vajiralongkorn, King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun, King Rama X of Thailand, Rama 10
Born 28 July 1952 · Q548733
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2026· 21 entries
Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El rey Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua del Reino de Tailandia y la reina se reúnen con profesores y estudiantes de la Universidad de Hanoi.
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Vietnam.vn: Los medios de comunicación tailandeses destacaron la importancia de la visita del rey Maha Vajiralongkorn a Vietnam.
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Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El rey Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua del Reino de Tailandia y la reina asistiendo a una ceremonia de oración en la pagoda Quan Su.
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Vietnam+ (VietnamPlus): Medios tailandeses resaltan la visita de rey Maha Vajiralongkorn a Vietnam
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Vietnam.vn: El rey Maha Vajiralongkorn de Tailandia y la reina Suthida visitan la pagoda Quan Su.
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Vietnam.vn: El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Tran Thanh Man, se reunió con el rey Maha Vajiralongkorn de Tailandia.
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Nhan Dan Online: In Pictures: Prime Minister Le Minh Hung receives King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua
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Nhan Dan Online: In Pictures: General Secretary and President To Lam holds talks with King of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua
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Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El primer ministro Le Minh Hung se reúne con el rey del Reino de Tailandia, Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.
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Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El secretario general y presidente To Lam mantiene conversaciones con el rey Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua de Tailandia.
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Vietnam.vn: El secretario general y presidente To Lam mantuvo conversaciones con el rey de Tailandia, Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua.
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Vietnam.vn: [Foto] El presidente de la Asamblea Nacional, Tran Thanh Man, se reúne con el rey del Reino de Tailandia, Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua, y la reina.
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Vietnam.vn: Biografía del rey de Tailandia Maha Vajiralongkorn Phra Vajiraklaochaoyuhua
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VnExpress International: Thailand's King Rama X and Queen Suthida to make state visit to Vietnam
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Public attention spiked: 8,452 Wikipedia readers in one day, 3.5× the usual 2,404, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Ancestry Unsourced and excessive. What is the relevance of all these names? Wikipedia is not a genealogy website.
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Public attention spiked: 11,816 Wikipedia readers in one day, 4.5× the usual 2,600, with 2 article edits. Editors noted: Ancestry Unsourced and excessive. What is the relevance of all these names? Wikipedia is not a genealogy website.
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Public attention spiked: 24,500 Wikipedia readers in one day, 9.4× the usual 2,600, with 3 article edits. Editors noted: Avoid redundancy
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Won: France (June 2026).
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Public attention spiked: 101,191 Wikipedia readers in one day, 38.9× the usual 2,600, with 1 article edits. Coverage that week: “Who Will Succeed Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn Following the Death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha?” (AOL).
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AOL: Who Will Succeed Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn Following the Death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha?
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2024· 1 entry
The Financial Express: Meet Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn: Owner of 38 aircraft, 300 cars, and a Rs 98 crore diamond; though not surpassing Mukesh Ambani or Gautam Adani in wealth
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2023· 1 entry
The Financial Express: King Rama X of Thailand has an extensive collection of diamonds and gemstones
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2021· 1 entry
“His Majesty presents televised end of year message" in Thaiger (1 January 2021)”
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2020· 1 entry
Thailand experienced widespread and unprecedented protests opposing his rule, which garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally
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2019· 6 entries
Australian Broadcasting Corporation: Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn greets cheering, crying crowds on final day of coronation
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Yahoo: Timeline: Rituals for Thailand's coronation of King Vajiralongkorn
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Yahoo: Coronation of Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn set for May 4-6
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“Thailand’s new king addresses the public after his gilded coronation" in The Washington Post (6 May 2019)”
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“I shall reign with righteousness': Thailand crowns king in ornate ceremonies" in Reuters (3 May 2019)”
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“Thai King praises 'unity' in speech on final coronation day" in Rappler (6 May 2019)”
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2017· 3 entries
Yahoo: Thailand celebrates King Maha Vajiralongkorn's birthday
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ジャパンタイムズ: Land of fear, under Vajiralongkorn
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“Speech to new Cabinet" in Khaosod English (4 December 2017)”
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2016· 10 entries
International Business Times: Thai Crown Prince Becomes King, Changes Name To Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun
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The Financial Express: Thai Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn to be proclaimed the new king
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The Daily Beast: Will Thailand’s Presumptive King Vajiralongkorn Give Up the Playboy Life?
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International Business Times: Who Is Maha Vajiralongkorn? Scandalous Crown Prince To Become New King Of Thailand
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Awarded Order of Rama (2016).
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Won Dushdi Mala Medal (2016).
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Awarded Order of the Rajamitrabhorn (2016).
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And was endorsed by Vajiralongkorn on 6 April 2017, Chakri day, in a ceremony at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall
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Career landmark: King of Thailand (2016).
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“New Year greetings to Thai people" (31 December 2016)”
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2013· 1 entry
Won: Malaysia (September 2013).
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2012· 1 entry
Won Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal (2012).
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2010· 1 entry
Another issue of The Economist, also not distributed in Thailand, said that Vajiralongkorn was "widely loathed and feared" and "unpredictable to the point of eccentricity", while the online journal Asia Sentinel said tha
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2004· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Crown (Netherlands) (2004).
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2003· 1 entry
Won: Sweden (February 2003).
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2002· 1 entry
The Economist wrote that "Vajiralongkorn is held in much less esteem (than the then-king Bhumibol)
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2001· 2 entries
Won: Denmark (February 2001).
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Awarded Knight of the Order of the Elephant (2001).
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2000· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm (2000).
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1996· 2 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1996).
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Two years after the wedding, Mom Sujarinee (as she was now known) decamped to Britain with all her children, while Vajiralongkorn caused posters to be placed all around his palace accusing her of committing adultery with
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1995· 1 entry
Awarded Order of the Direkgunabhorn (1995).
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1993· 1 entry
Won: Peru (April 1993).
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1992· 9 entries
Won: North Korea (March 1992).
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“I invite everyone here and all Thai people to share my determination and work together, each according to his status and duty, with the nation’s prosperity and the people’s happiness as the ultimate goals.”
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Became Commander of the Royal Security Command
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“Knowledge, understanding and cooperation will lead the country to happiness, security and progress.”
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“I want the unity shown here with this goodwill to be an encouraging sign for everybody, all sides to perform their duties for the prosperity of our country.”
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“There are many ways to work, it’s important to have dedication and resolve to serve the people, the country and the highest institutions of the nation. The people want to be happy. The people want to have confidence and security, and they are willing to walk in the right direction. Therefore, the cabinet has a duty to steer, safeguard and protect our nation.”
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“I and the queen are pleased and delighted to see the people having goodwill. Your unity in showing your goodwill is a good sign for everyone to do good things for the prosperity of the nation.”
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“Thais are patriotic. They love the Kingdom. It is our national characteristic. Thai people are as knowledgeable and capable as citizens of any countries. That is why it should be trusted that if we put our heads and join our hands together we should certainly be able to tackle obstacles, problems or any incident of irregularities in our country.”
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“I shall maintain my loyalty to the country and honesty to the people. I will perform my duties to the best of my abilities with dedication, for the prosperity, peace and lasting security of the Thai kingdom, till the day I die.”
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1991· 1 entry
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1991).
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1990· 2 entries
Awarded Family Order of Seri Utama (1990).
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Studied at Defence Academy of the United Kingdom (1990).
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1988· 2 entries
Won Chakra Mala Medal (1988).
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Awarded Order of Ramkeerati (1988).
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1987· 4 entries
Awarded Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1987).
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Won Bravery Medal (1987).
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Won: Spain (November 1987).
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Studied at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Bachelor of Laws (1984–1987).
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1986· 1 entry
Awarded Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (1986).
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1984· 3 entries
Won: Nepal (December 1984).
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Won: West Germany (February 1984).
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Awarded Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1984).
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1982· 1 entry
Completed a second bachelor's degree in law, with second-class honors at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University
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1981· 1 entry
Won: Portugal (December 1981).
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1980· 1 entry
Was appointed as a Commander of the 4th Infantry Battalion, 1st Infantry Regiment
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1976· 4 entries
Awarded Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (1976).
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Studied at University of New South Wales, Bachelor of Letters (1972–1976).
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Studied at Royal Military College (1972–1976).
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As a new lieutenant with a liberal arts degree in military studies
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1973· 3 entries
Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (1973).
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Awarded Order of the Nine Gems (1973).
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Awarded Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (1973).
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1972· 4 entries
The prince enrolled at the Royal Military College, Duntroon in Canberra, Australia
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“Pledge during an oath-taking ceremony at the ordination hall of the Temple of the Emerald Buddha after his investiture as Crown Prince" (28 July 1972)”
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Career landmark: Crown Prince of Thailand (1972–2016).
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Assumed the throne following his father's death on 13 October 2016, requesting a brief delay before his formal proclamation on 1 December 2016
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1971· 1 entry
Studied at The King's School (1970–1971).
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1970· 1 entry
Studied at Millfield (1966–1970).
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1965· 2 entries
Awarded Order of the Royal House of Chakri (1965).
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Studied at Chitralada School (1956–1965).
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1956· 1 entry
When he entered kindergarten at the Chitralada School in Dusit Palace
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1952· 1 entry
Born 1952-07-28.
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