Vajiralongkorn

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

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

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

Concerns over the future are running high in Thailand amid the change in monarchs.

With its proposed constitution, the Thai military is seeking to keep a grip on political power.