The Thai King was married four times. On the evening of the 1st, the Royal Office of Thailand announced that the new King Rama X, Vajiralongkorn, had married Suthida Tidjai, the deputy commander of the King’s Guard. The news of
was then broadcast on the King’s wedding video on the evening royal news programs of major television stations in Thailand. The wedding video of
shows that other members of the royal family also attended the wedding. In the video, the bride and some other people have been lying at her husband's feet. She accepted the king's husband's medal. In return, she presented the king with a plate of flowers and joss sticks in return. At the wedding, the bride was officially named the "Queen". Before being invited to sit next to the King, she had to bow down to the King's feet, which was regarded as a great respect for the King.
According to a report by the Thai local media The Nation, Sudida was a Thai Airways flight attendant. In 2014, he was appointed as the deputy commander of the then Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn's guard. He has always accompanied the king on various occasions and was awarded the title of "Thanpuying" (Senior Lady).
, 66-year-old Vajiralongkorn, had been married three times before that and had 7 children in total. In 2014, he ended his 13-year marriage with his third wife Srirasmi. The coronation ceremony of
Vajiralongkorn officially began on Saturday and will continue until next Monday. It is estimated that about 200,000 people will travel to Bangkok from all over Thailand to participate in the grand event.