The king of Thailand has married the deputy head of his personal security detail, and given her the title of queen, a royal statement said. A royal statement said: King Vajiralongkorn "has decided to promote General Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, his royal consort, to become Queen Suthida and she will hold royal title and status as part of the royal family". Queen Suthida is King Vajiralongkorn's long-term partner and has been seen with him in public for many years, though their relationship has never before been officially acknowledged. The king is seen pouring sacred water on the head of Queen Suthida. The previous king, Bhumibol Adulyadej, ruled for 70 years, making him the longest-reigning monarch in the world when he died in 2016.

Source: The Star May 02, 2019 05:03 UTC