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Thailand officially names its new king

New Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn

New Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn Source: AAP-EPA-Rungroj Yongrit

Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has become the country's new king, succeeding his late father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Bhumibol was the world's longest-reigning monarch before he died nearly two months ago.


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Thailand's Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn has become the country's new king, succeeding his late father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej King Bhumibol was the world's longest-reigning monarch before he died nearly two months ago.



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