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Vajiralongkorn

King of Thailand since 2016 · Thailand · Born 1952 · age 74

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The world's wealthiest monarch - net worth somewhere between $30 billion and $70 billion - ascended to Thailand's throne at 64 after a 44-year wait as crown prince.

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A life in dates

2021“Knowledge, understanding and cooperation will lead the country to happiness, security and progress.”In their words1 January 2021"His Majesty presents televised end of year message" in Thaiger (1 January 2021)

2019“I and the queen are pleased and delighted to see the people having goodwill.”In their words6 May 2019"Thailand’s new king addresses the public after his gilded coronation" in The Washington Post (6 May 2019)

“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.”In their words6 May 2019"Thai King praises 'unity' in speech on final coronation day" in Rappler (6 May 2019)

2017“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.”In their words4 December 2017"Speech to new Cabinet" in Khaosod English (4 December 2017)

2016“Thais are patriotic. They love the Kingdom. It is our national characteristic. Thai people are as knowledgeable and capable as citizens of any countries.”In their words31 December 2016"New Year greetings to Thai people" (31 December 2016)

Dushdi Mala MedalAwardOrder of the RajamitrabhornAwardKing of ThailandOffice2012Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee MedalAward2001Knight of the Order of the ElephantAward2000Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the RealmAward1995Order of the DirekgunabhornAward1990Family Order of Seri UtamaAward1988Order of RamkeeratiAward1987Grand Cross of the Order of Charles IIIAward1986Order of Ojaswi RajanyaAward1984Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of GermanyAward1973Grand Cordon of the Order of the White ElephantAwardOrder of the Nine GemsAward1972Crown Prince of ThailandOffice1972-20161965Order of the Royal House of ChakriAward1952Born28 July 1952

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In their own words 6

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6 statements, newest first

  1. Knowledge, understanding and cooperation will lead the country to happiness, security and progress.

    Jan 1, 2021, "His Majesty presents televised end of year message" in Thaiger (1 January 2021), Own words

  2. I and the queen are pleased and delighted to see the people having goodwill.

    May 6, 2019, "Thailand’s new king addresses the public after his gilded coronation" in The Washington Post (6 May 2019), Own words

  3. 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.

    May 6, 2019, "Thai King praises 'unity' in speech on final coronation day" in Rappler (6 May 2019), Own words

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Awards

Order of the Rajamitrabhorn2016
Order of Rama2016
Dushdi Mala Medal2016
Queen Elizabeth II Diamond Jubilee Medal2012
Order of the Crown (Netherlands)2004
Knight of the Order of the Elephant2001
Grand Commander of the Order of the Defender of the Realm2000
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order1996
Order of the Direkgunabhorn1995
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum1991
Family Order of Seri Utama1990
Order of Ramkeerati1988
Chakra Mala Medal1988
Bravery Medal1987
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III1987
Order of Ojaswi Rajanya1986
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany1984
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao1976
Order of the Nine Gems1973
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant1973
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand1973
Order of the Royal House of Chakri1965
Grand Cross of the Military Order of Avis
Royal Order of the Seraphim
Family Order of Terengganu
Order of the Sun of Peru
Order of Diplomatic Service Merit
National Order of Merit
Order of the National Flag
Order of Adolphe of Nassau
Order of the Southern Cross
Supreme Order of the Renaissance
Order of Vasco Núñez de Balboa
Order of Chula Chom Klao
Order of the Defender of the Realm
Family Order of Laila Utama
Order of Manuel Amador Guerrero
Legion of Honour

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Born 28 July 1952, the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, he was named crown prince in 1972 at age 20. For four decades he waited. When his father died on 13 October 2016, he asked to delay the formal accession to mourn; he accepted the throne on 1 December 2016, though the government backdated his reign to the day of his father's death. At 64, he became the oldest person to take the Thai throne. His coronation stretched across three days in May 2019. He is Rama X, tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty that has ruled since 1782.

Country
Thailand
Type
Historical Figure
Status
living
Dates
Born 1952 · age 74

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