Thailand is preparing to crown its new king in a $31 million, three-day celebration
Thailand is preparing to crown its new king in a $31 million three-day celebration that comes almost 69 years to the day since the last coronation.
The coronation of 66-year-old King Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun will kick off on Saturday, more than two years after he ascended the throne following the death of his father King Bhumibol Adulyadej, who was widely beloved and revered.For the majority of Thai people, this weekend's coronation of the 10th Thai King will be the first they have witnessed. The late King Bhumibol was crowned on May 5, 1950.
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