# Vajiralongkorn

_King of Thailand since 2016_

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Last updated: 2026-11-07

> 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.

## Quick facts

- **Born:** 28 July 1952 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P569))
- **Place of birth:** Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P19))
- **Citizenship:** Thailand ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P27))
- **Occupation:** monarch; politician; military officer; writer; environmentalist; aircraft pilot ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P106))
- **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 ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P69))
- **Spouse:** Soamsawali, Princess Suddhanarinatha; Sujarinee Vivacharawongse; Srirasmi Suwadee ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P26))
- **Positions held:** King of Thailand (since 13 October 2016); Crown Prince of Thailand (28 December 1972 – 13 October 2016) ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P39))
- **Awards:** Order of the Royal House of Chakri; Order of the Nine Gems; Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant; Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand; Knight Grand Cordon of the Order of Chula Chom Klao; Grand Cross Special Class of the Order of Merit of the Federal Republic of Germany; Order of Ojaswi Rajanya; Bravery Medal; Grand Cross of the Order of Charles III; Order of Ramkeerati; Chakra Mala Medal; Family Order of Seri Utama; Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum; Order of the Direkgunabhorn; Knight Grand Cross of the Royal Victorian Order ([Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733#P166))

## 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.

## Related

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- [Ananda Mahidol](https://diginpl.com/people/ananda-mahidol)
- [Rama I](https://diginpl.com/people/rama-i)
- [Ramkhamhaeng](https://diginpl.com/people/ramkhamhaeng)

## Sources

- [Wikipedia (English): Vajiralongkorn](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Vajiralongkorn) — [CC BY-SA 4.0](https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/)
- [Wikidata item Q548733](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q548733) — [CC0 1.0](https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/)
- [Image: King Rama X official (crop).png by The Public Relations Department (กรมประชาสัมพันธ์) (CC BY 3.0 th)](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:King_Rama_X_official_(crop).png)

## Licence and attribution

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