Vajiralongkorn
King of Thailand since 2016
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| 2020 | For most of 2020, Vajiralongkorn rented the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Garmisch-Partenkirchen, Germany, remaining there during the COVID-19 pandemic, which drew significant controversy. |
| 2020 | Vajiralongkorn faced unprecedented protests against his reign throughout Thailand as anti-monarchy sentiments escalated. |
| October 26 2020 | Protesters marched to the German Embassy in Bangkok, urging the German government to investigate Vajiralongkorn's activities in Germany and the legitimacy of his governance from foreign soil. |
| September 2 2020 | Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi's titles were restored by Vajiralongkorn, along with a declaration stating she 'is not tarnished' and that it would be as if she had never been stripped of her military ranks or royal decorations. |
| January 18 2020 | King Maha Vajiralongkorn participated in a joint oath-taking ceremony with the Royal Thai Armed Forces and Royal Thai Police, marking the Coronation and coinciding with Royal Thai Armed Forces Day. |
| December 12 2019 | The Royal Barge Procession took place, originally rescheduled from October, celebrating the King's coronation. |
| October 21 2019 | A palace order stripped Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi of her title and ranks, citing disrespect towards Queen Suthida and disloyalty to the king. |
| July 28 2019 | On his birthday, King Maha Vajiralongkorn hosted a banquet at the Grand Palace in celebration of his first birthday as the crowned sovereign. |
| July 28 2019 | Vajiralongkorn bestowed the title of 'Chao Khun Phra' and the royal name of Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi to Major General Niramon Ounprom, marking the first official naming of a secondary consort for nearly a century. |
| June 5 2019 | A planting event was held by CP All, marking the beginning of reforestation efforts supported by the King. |
| May 24 2019 | The King held the first State Opening of the National Assembly as the newly crowned sovereign, which took place in Bangkok. |
| May 9 2019 | King Maha Vajiralongkorn presided over the annual Royal Ploughing Ceremony at Sanam Luang Square, marking the official start of the rice growing season in Thailand. |
| May 7 2019 | A special elephant parade was held in honor of the King's coronation, featuring 11 elephants marching in the streets around the Grand Palace. |
| May 6 2019 | King Maha Vajiralongkorn granted a public audience from the balcony of Suthaisawan Prasat Pavilion in the Grand Palace, addressing the nation and receiving well wishes from the people. |
| May 6 2019 | The coronation ceremonies for Vajiralongkorn concluded, celebrated by approximately 150,000 attendees at Sanam Luang. |
| May 5 2019 | The King presided over the ceremony to bestow the royal cypher and title, followed by a lunch service by Buddhist monks. Later in the day, he rode in the Royal Palanquin during a procession through the city. |
| May 4 2019 | The coronation of Vajiralongkorn took place at the Grand Palace in Bangkok, officially crowning him as king of Thailand. |
| May 4 2019 | King Maha Vajiralongkorn underwent the Royal Purification Ceremony at the Chakraphat Phimarn Royal Residence, followed by the Anointment Ceremony, which formally granted him the full authority of kingship. |
| May 1 2019 | Vajiralongkorn married Suthida Tidjai, the former acting commander of the Royal Thai Aide-de-Camp Department, just three days before his coronation. |
| April 6 2019 | The collection of water for the coronation ceremony took place, marking the official commencement of preparatory activities to be held before the coronation day. This event occurred on Chakri Day across all 76 provinces and in Bangkok. |
| March 7 2019 | The Constitutional Court of Thailand banned the Thai Raksa Chart Party for bringing a member of the royal family into politics. |
| February 2019 | Vajiralongkorn issued a statement declaring his elder sister Ubol Ratana's candidacy for prime minister as 'inappropriate and unconstitutional', leading to her disqualification. |
| 2017 | Political activity in Thailand was paused during a mourning period following the death of King Bhumibol. |
| October 26 2017 | The remains of King Bhumibol Adulyadej were cremated, allowing for the formal coronation of Vajiralongkorn to be planned. |
| May 16 2017 | Thai officials warned Facebook over an online video of Vajiralongkorn wearing a crop top, which displayed a full view of his half sleeve tattoo. |
| April 6 2017 | Vajiralongkorn endorsed the new constitution in a ceremony at the Ananta Samakhom Throne Hall, marking a significant intervention by the monarch. |
| January 19 2017 | Privy Councillor Chanchai Likhitjitta passed away at the age of 71. |
| 2016 | The 2017 Constitution of Thailand was approved in a referendum. |
| December 25 2016 | King Vajiralongkorn appointed one more new member, Kampanart Rooddit, to the Privy Council. |
| December 13 2016 | On this date, King Vajiralongkorn appointed two new members, Wirach Chinvinitkul and Charunthada Karnasuta, to the Privy Council. |
| December 1 2016 | Vajiralongkorn accepted the accession invitation by Prem Tinsulanonda, president of the Privy Council, marking his official acknowledgment as king. |
| November 2016 | Manager Magazin reported that the new king, Vajiralongkorn, could face an inheritance tax bill exceeding €3.5 billion due to his residency in Bavaria. |
| October 13 2016 | Vajiralongkorn ascended the throne as king of Thailand following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej. |
| December 2014 | Srirasmi relinquished her royal titles and name and was officially divorced from Vajiralongkorn. |
| November 2014 | Vajiralongkorn sent a letter to the interior ministry requesting the stripping of the royal name Akharaphongpreecha from Srirasmi's family due to allegations of corruption against seven relatives. |
| 2011 | The Crown Prince Hospitals, established by Vajiralongkorn, had evolved into major community hospitals, providing services of international standards to the general public. |
| August 2011 | German judicial authorities impounded a Boeing 737 aircraft owned by Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn due to a Thai government debt of approximately €30 million. Vajiralongkorn's office later announced he would personally pay a deposit of €20 million. |
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