Vajiralongkorn

Vajiralongkorn, also known as King Rama X, is king of Thailand and has reigned since 2016.

Bhumibol Adulyadej: King Rama IX of Thailand, whose reign lasted from 1946 until his death in 2016. His death began the succession that brought Vajiralongkorn to the throne.
Constitution of Thailand: Thailand’s supreme legal framework, repeatedly revised through political upheaval and constitutional change. It specifies the monarchy’s formal place within the state.
Suthida: Queen of Thailand and wife of King Vajiralongkorn. Her marriage to the king in 2019 made her queen consort.
2020–2021 Thai protests: A protest movement in Thailand that called for political reform and unprecedented discussion of the monarchy. Demonstrators challenged royal power and public restrictions during his reign.
Thai monarchy: Thailand’s institution of kingship, shaped by constitutional law, royal custom, and political change. Vajiralongkorn’s accession and powers are defined by this institution.
Succession to the Thai throne: The legal and customary process by which Thailand’s monarch is succeeded. Vajiralongkorn’s accession followed the country’s rules of royal succession.
Sirikit: Queen mother of Thailand and widow of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. She was Vajiralongkorn’s mother and a major public figure of the preceding reign.
2017 Constitution of Thailand: Thailand’s constitution promulgated in 2017 after military rule and a referendum. Changes made before promulgation reflected royal requests concerning the king’s powers.
Crown Prince of Thailand: The title traditionally held by the designated heir to Thailand’s throne. Vajiralongkorn held the title before succeeding his father.
Privy Council of Thailand: A body of appointed advisers to Thailand’s king, with constitutional and advisory functions. Its members advise the king and can serve as regents.

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