Maha Vajiralongkorn

Maha Vajiralongkorn

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Maha Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, is the current monarch of Thailand, having ascended to the throne in 2016 after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. He is known for his modern approach to monarchy and has been involved in various reforms and initiatives aimed at boosting the Thai economy and the welfare of its citizens. Recently, he was in the news as he received condolences from Saudi King Salman and Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman following a devastating earthquake in Bangkok that resulted in casualties and significant distress among the population.

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King Maha Vajiralongkorn sent a yellow wreath to honor the victims of the shooting.

At a temple in Thailand, parents mourn a 12-year-old mass shooting victim, and a father pleads for forgiveness | Thailand
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2026-08-11
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Maha Vajiralongkorn participated in the royal ceremony to pay respects to the late Princess Patarakitiyapa Narenthira Thep Yawadi.

พิธีปญญาสมวาร พระองค์ภา 50 วัน “ในหลวง-ราชินี” ทรงบำเพ็ญกุศล
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2026-07-31
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Maha Vajiralongkorn is the King of Thailand who is mentioned in the context of strengthening the friendship between the two nations.

中华人民共和国政府和泰王国政府关于面向繁荣中泰命运共同体的联合声明--国际--人民网
People's Daily·ChinaChina· 2026-07-20
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Maha Vajiralongkorn was mentioned in the context of a meeting with Emmanuel Macron where Macron wore his sunglasses.

Fransa Cumhurbaşkanı Macron neden gözlük takıyor? Macron Ankara'da koşu yaparken görüntülendi
Hürriyet·TurkeyTurkey· 2026-07-08
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn congratulated Vietnam on its socio-economic achievements during the meeting.

Tổng Bí thư, Chủ tịch nước Tô Lâm hội kiến Nhà Vua Thái Lan
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-05-28
9.0

Maha Vajiralongkorn is the king of Thailand, whose birthday was celebrated on July 28, 2025.

Người đàn ông Thái Lan bị tuyên 50 năm tù vì khi quân
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2026-02-10
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Phuritikon Sarakul
Phuritikon Sarakul

Maha Vajiralongkorn is mentioned as the King who issued the royal decree calling for the extraordinary parliamentary session.

โปรดเกล้าฯ เรียกประชุมสมัยวิสามัญ 24 ธ.ค. วุฒิสภาต้องให้ความเห็นชอบ กกต.-ป.ป.ช.
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-12-21
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the decree to dissolve the parliament presented by the Prime Minister.

Lý do Thủ tướng Thái Lan giải tán quốc hội sớm
VnExpress – leading Vietnamese online newspaper, est. 2001·VietnamVietnam· 2025-12-13
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Anutin Charnvirakul dissolved the House of Representatives after getting approval from King Maha Vajiralongkorn.

Thai PM Anutin dissolves parliament
Taipei Times – major English newspaper in Taiwan, est. 1999·TaiwanTaiwan· 2025-12-13
7.0

Maha Vajiralongkorn is the King of Thailand who approved the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

泰国国王批准解散国会下议院 _光明网
Guangming Daily·ChinaChina· 2025-12-12
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Prayuth Chan O Cha
Prayuth Chan O Cha

Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn announced the dissolution of the House of Representatives.

Regierungskrise in Thailand - Repräsentantenhaus aufgelöst - Politik
Süddeutsche Zeitung·GermanyGermany· 2025-12-12
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Anutin Charnvirakul
Anutin Charnvirakul

Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn later endorsed the decree, the official Royal Gazette announced on Friday.

Thailand set for early elections amid political deadlock and Cambodia skirmishes | Thailand
The Guardian·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
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King Maha Vajiralongkorn approved the dissolution of the House of Representatives for a national election.

泰王准阿努廷申請 解散下議院以舉行大選 (09:18) - 20251212 - 國際 - 即時新聞
明報 (Ming Pao)·Hong KongHong Kong· 2025-12-12
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Anutin Charnvirakul
Anutin Charnvirakul

Maha Vajiralongkorn endorsed the decree for the dissolution of parliament by Prime Minister Anutin Charnvirakul.

Thai PM dissolves parliament to 'return power to people'
BBC·United KingdomUnited Kingdom· 2025-12-12
5.0

Maha Vajiralongkorn is referred to as the King who issued the royal decree to dissolve the House of Representatives.

โปรดเกล้าฯ ยุบสภาผู้แทนราษฎร เข้าสู่การเลือกตั้งใหม่ คืนอำนาจให้ประชาชน
Thai Rath·ThailandThailand· 2025-12-12
9.0