Thai King's Formal Coronation Caps Eventful Two Years on Throne

The 66-year-old monarch delayed the formal coronation until after a mourning period following the death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej in October 2016. The ceremony comes at a tumultuous time in Thailand during which Vajiralongkorn has played a prominent role. Vajiralongkorn also gained ownership of Crown Property Bureau assets valued at more than $9 billion, including prime pieces of Bangkok real estate, through legal changes he approved.

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