Thai Crown Prince

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday submitted the name of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the nation's rubber-stamp parliament, paving the way for his endorsement as king several weeks after his father's death.

Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the appointment of a new king, defence minister Prawit Wongsuwan said.

Thailand's parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting next week, the head of the National Legislative Assembly said on Friday, fuelling speculation that it could herald an invitation for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne.

Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.

A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.

Thailand's Crown Prince has urged people not to "worry" about his surprise decision to delay being proclaimed king following the death his beloved father, the country's junta leader said Saturday.

Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The heir to the Thai throne, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, was for years known for his colourful private life and frequent trips overseas, but as his father's health declined he adopted a more prominent public role in the politically febrile kingdom.

Thai police today questioned the wife of a British journalist over a social media post of unflattering photos alleged to be of the kingdom's Crown Prince, in a country where insulting the royals carries heavy jail terms.

Thailand's crown prince will lead a mass cycling event today in tribute to his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a rare public appearance for the prince amid anxiety over his ailing dad's health.

A senior Thai palace aide who served the now disgraced ex-wife of the Crown Prince was arrested today under the country's controversial lese majeste law, part of an ongoing probe that has decimated the former princess's family.

Thai police said today that they plan to arrest a senior palace official who is linked to the Crown Prince's ex-wife, under a controversial royal defamation law.

A traditional birthday celebration ceremony for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, was canceled today because his doctors said he's not well enough to attend.

The family of the wife of Thailand's Crown Prince have been stripped of an honorific title, police confirmed on Monday, after three of her relatives were caught up in a high-profile corruption scandal.

Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was proclaimed king of Thailand late Thursday, opening a new chapter for the powerful monarchy in a country still mourning the death of his father.

Thailand's cabinet on Tuesday submitted the name of Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to the nation's rubber-stamp parliament, paving the way for his endorsement as king several weeks after his father's death.

Thailand's Cabinet on Tuesday acknowledged the appointment of a new king, defence minister Prawit Wongsuwan said.

Thailand's parliament will hold an extraordinary meeting next week, the head of the National Legislative Assembly said on Friday, fuelling speculation that it could herald an invitation for Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to ascend the throne.

Thailand will begin building the funeral pyre for late King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died last month at the age of 88, next year, the government said on Monday, adding 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony.

A 96-year-old confidant of late King Bhumibol Adulyadej has been formally confirmed as the regent to manage the throne in the place of the crown prince and heir apparent, but it wasn't clear how long the caretaker arrangement would last.

Thailand's Crown Prince has urged people not to "worry" about his surprise decision to delay being proclaimed king following the death his beloved father, the country's junta leader said Saturday.

Thailand began its first day in 70 years without a king on Friday in a profound state of mourning, as the crown prince asked for more time before ascending the throne following the death of his father and the world's longest-reigning monarch, Bhumibol Adulyadej.

The heir to the Thai throne, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, was for years known for his colourful private life and frequent trips overseas, but as his father's health declined he adopted a more prominent public role in the politically febrile kingdom.

Thai police today questioned the wife of a British journalist over a social media post of unflattering photos alleged to be of the kingdom's Crown Prince, in a country where insulting the royals carries heavy jail terms.

Thailand's crown prince will lead a mass cycling event today in tribute to his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, a rare public appearance for the prince amid anxiety over his ailing dad's health.

A senior Thai palace aide who served the now disgraced ex-wife of the Crown Prince was arrested today under the country's controversial lese majeste law, part of an ongoing probe that has decimated the former princess's family.

Thai police said today that they plan to arrest a senior palace official who is linked to the Crown Prince's ex-wife, under a controversial royal defamation law.

A traditional birthday celebration ceremony for Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world's longest-reigning monarch, was canceled today because his doctors said he's not well enough to attend.

The family of the wife of Thailand's Crown Prince have been stripped of an honorific title, police confirmed on Monday, after three of her relatives were caught up in a high-profile corruption scandal.