Scandal has closely followed Thailand’s new King. As Crown Prince, Maha Vajiralongkorn made headlines for giving his pet poodle a military rank, ordering a takeout meal from a Thai restaurant ...

The arrest of a U.S. academic in Thailand for insulting the monarchy won’t deter progressive forces seeking to reform the ...

Rama X – his formal title is “His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarankun” – had been the heir apparent since 1972.

Thailand announces its new king, Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn. He succeeds his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who died at age 88. Photo: Reuters ...