Thai King Vajiralongkorn holds coronation ceremony, royal family announces amnesty

European Network, May 5, according to EUNEX news agency, on May 4, local time, Thailand held the coronation ceremony of King Maha Vajiralongkorn. This important traditional ceremony will last 3 days. The King of Thailand announced an amnesty decree on May 3 before his coronation, which would conditionally amnesty prisoners.

Thai King Vajiralongkorn held a coronation ceremony on May 4.

According to reports, Thai King Vajiralongkorn succeeded to the throne after his father Bhumibol Adulyadej passed away two years ago. The coronation ceremony was not held until May 4. The coronation ceremony began at 10:9 a.m. on the 4th. At this time, the public had a chance to see the hall of the palace, which symbolizes power. The coronation ceremony of

will last for 3 days, including the coronation ceremony on May 4th, the royal parade on the 5th, and Vajiralongkorn on the 6th to receive delegations from various countries. Bangkok will close the roads around the palace from 2 to 6. It is estimated that nearly 200,000 people will flock to Bangkok to watch the royal parade.

Thai King Vajiralongkorn, also known as Rama X, was the tenth king of the Chakri dynasty (Chakri) that began in 1782. The Thai royal family issued an announcement on May 3 that those eligible for amnesty can be released early, including prisoners with a remaining sentence of less than one year, severe disability, disease, and advanced cancer. In addition, some life imprisoned persons can receive a reduced sentence, and death sentence Can be changed to life imprisonment.

Thai King Vajiralongkorn sat on the throne with a 9-layer white umbrella and wore a crown that symbolized victory. This crown is made of gold and precious stones from India and weighs about 7.3 kg. As the former Thai King Bhumibol Adulyadej succeeded to the throne in 1946, he was crowned in 1950. For most Thai people, this is the first time they have witnessed the coronation moment. (Zhao Xi)