When was Vajiralongkorn born?

Vajiralongkorn was born on 28 July 1952 in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall.

What positions has Vajiralongkorn held?

Positions held by Vajiralongkorn include: King of Thailand (since 13 October 2016); Crown Prince of Thailand (1972–2016).

Where did Vajiralongkorn study?

Vajiralongkorn was educated at Millfield, Royal Military College, The King's School, University of New South Wales.

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Vajiralongkorn

King of Thailand since 2016

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Vajiralongkorn, also known by his regnal name Rama X, is King of Thailand, reigning since 2016. He is the tenth monarch of the Chakri dynasty, succeeding his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.

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Born: 28 July 1952 wd
Place of birth: Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall wd
Citizenship: Thailand wd
Occupation: monarch, politician, military officer, writer, environmentalist, aircraft pilot wd
Education: Millfield, Royal Military College, The King's School, University of New South Wales, Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University, Defence Academy of the United Kingdom, Chitralada School, Royal Thai Army Command and General Staff College wd
Spouse: Soamsawali, Princess Suddhanarinatha, Sujarinee Vivacharawongse, Srirasmi Suwadee wd

Positions held wd

King of Thailand (since 13 October 2016)
Crown Prince of Thailand (28 December 1972 – 13 October 2016)

Awards wd

Order of the Royal House of Chakri (1965)
Order of the Nine Gems (1973)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant (1973)
Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand (1973)
Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao (1976)
Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany (1984)
Order of Ojaswi Rajanya (1986)
Bravery Medal (1987)
Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III (1987)
Order of Ramkeerati (1988)
Chakra Mala Medal (1988)
Family Order of Seri Utama (1990)
Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum (1991)
Order of the Direkgunabhorn (1995)
Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order (1996)

Questions

When was Vajiralongkorn born?: Vajiralongkorn was born on 28 July 1952 in Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall.
What positions has Vajiralongkorn held?: Positions held by Vajiralongkorn include: King of Thailand (since 13 October 2016); Crown Prince of Thailand (1972–2016).
Where did Vajiralongkorn study?: Vajiralongkorn was educated at Millfield, Royal Military College, The King's School, University of New South Wales.

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