Also called: Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun and Rama X (Show more) Born: July 28, 1952, Bangkok, Thailand (Show more) Vajiralongkorn (born July 28, 1952, Bangkok, Thailand) is the 10th king of Thailand’s Chakri Dynasty. He formally accepted the throne on December 1, 2016, although his reign officially began following the death of his father, Bhumibol Adulyadej, on October 13, 2016. Vajiralongkorn’s coronation was held on May 4, 2019. Early in his reign, Vajiralongkorn assumed full control over the royal assets, making him the world’s wealthiest reigning monarch, with an estimated net worth of approximately $43 billion. Unlike his widely revered father, Vajiralongkorn is a polarizing figure in Thailand because of his reputation for questionable personal conduct. However, criticism of ...(100 of 1027 words) Access the full article Help support true facts by becoming a member. Subscribe today!