The Parliament of Thailand on 29 November 2016 invited Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn to be the new king of the country. 
●    The invitation completes a formal step for the heir apparent to take the throne following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in October 2016.
●    As per the established procedure, the prince will have to accept parliament's invitation in order for him to be proclaimed king.
●    Born on 28 July 1952, Maha Vajiralongkorn is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit.
●    He was made crown prince at the age of 20 by his father.
●    He graduated from the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in Canberra, Australia.
●    He is a qualified military pilot and helicopter pilot.
●    He also took an active part in military operations against the Communist Party of Thailand during the 1970s.
●    He will be the 10th king of the 234-year-old Chakri Dynasty.


 

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