The 66-year-old king unexpectedly married the deputy commander of his personal bodyguard unit on Wednesday in a surprise ceremony, giving her the title Queen Suthida Vajiralongkorn na Ayudhaya. Here are some facts about the new queen from the palace's household bureau, past royal decrees and media. - She worked as a flight attendant at Thai Airways before joining the protection unit of then-Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn. The king, queen, heir to the throne and regent are covered under the law. The royal decree named her as Lieutenant Colonel Suthida Vajiralongkorn.

Source: The Star May 02, 2019 08:37 UTC