Thailand’s parliament has asked His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn to become the country’s new king.
The crown prince is expected to meet with Pornpetch Wichitcholchai, president of the National Legislative Assembly soon. Mr. Wichitcholchai will then officially invite the Crown Prince to ascend the throne. When the heir accepts, his succession will be announced to the public.
After the death of revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej last month, the crown prince requested permission to delay taking the throne to mourn his father’s passing.