| Heirs to the Thai Throne | ||
|---|---|---|
| Heir | Status | Next in line of succession (Relation to heir) |
| Maha Vajiralongkorn | Crown Prince (1972) | Princess Bajrakitiyabha, 1997–2005, daughter |
| Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, 2005–present, son | ||
| Dipangkorn Rasmijoti | Chao Fa | Princess Bajrakitiyabha, half-sister |
How does succession work in Thailand?
As the law stands today, the naming of the successor to the Thai throne is the sole discretion of the reigning monarch of Thailand. Unlike many of the world’s monarchies, succession is decided by the monarch from any of their children or immediate royal relatives, and His Majesty King Rama X’s (r.
Why is Thai king so rich?
Compared to other centuries-long monarchies around the world, MacGregor Marshall said the Chakri dynasty’s wealth did not stem from an “ancient fortune”, instead, most of it came from assets amassed during the 20th century. Much of this stems from land and real estate holdings.
How many wives does Thai king have?
He has been married four times and has 20 mistresses.
Is the Thai king in Thailand?
What happens if my Thai wife dies?
When married in Thailand you are her legal heir according to the law and you could be the sole heir according to her last Will but you cannot own your wife’s land if she would predecease you.
What happens if a foreigner dies in Thailand?
Any death of a foreign national or Thai citizen must be reported to the police within 24 hours. In the case of foreign nationals, the police will inform the appropriate Embassy and the next of kin or representative will be notified. The body will be sent to the Examining Magistrate’s office to determine cause of death.
Can a foreigner inherit land in Thailand?
The answer to the question ‘can a foreigner inherit land in Thailand’ is yes, as a statutory heir, but he cannot register ownership of the land because he will not be given permission. Under present law he must dispose of the land within a reasonable period (meaning up to 1 year) to a Thai national.