In this image made from the video, Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn sits on the throne as he is officially crowned king at the Grand Palace, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Bangkok, Thailand. (Thai TV Pool via AP) (Associated Press)BANGKOK — The Latest on the coronation of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn (all times local):12:40 p.m.Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has presented his wife with the traditional regalia of a Thai queen as one of his first acts after being crowned. ___12:25 p.m.Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has been crowned in a coronation ceremony taking place more than two years after he assumed the throne. ___12 noonThailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has completed the second of three coronation activities. ___10:45 a.m.Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn, wearing a simple white robe, has gone through the first of three major rites to consecrate him at his coronation ceremony.

Source: Washington Post May 04, 2019 03:53 UTC