Vajiralongkorn

Commentary / World Oct 11, 2017

Saying a final goodbye to King Bhumibol

by Pavin Chachavalpongpun

King Bhumibol successfully transformed the declining monarchy into the most important political institution in Thailand.

Commentary / World Jun 2, 2017

Dhaveevatthana prison: hell on Earth in Thailand

by Pavin Chachavalpongpun

A prison on the grounds of Dhaveevatthana Palace in Bangkok has become a symbol of cruelty under the reign of Thai King Vajiralongkorn.

Commentary / World May 12, 2017

Land of fear, under Vajiralongkorn

by Pavin Chachavalpongpun

Loathed by the public, Thailand's King Vajiralongkorn is seeking to win over his subjects not by reverence, but fear.

Asia Pacific Oct 31, 2016

Thailand 'making preparations' for Dec. 1 succession

Thailand is making preparations for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne Dec. 1, two senior military sources with knowledge of the matter said. The death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej on Oct. 13 at the age of 88 has plunged the Southeast Asian nation ...

Asia Pacific Oct 14, 2016

Thai Crown set to pass to prince less revered than his father

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has been anointed Thailand's next monarch following his father's death, an elevation that would see him become the 10th king in the Chakri Dynasty and inherit control of a fortune that runs to the tens of billions. The sole son of ...