King Maha Vajiralongkorn sits on a golden palanquin during his royal procession in Bangkok on May 5.
Photographer: Nicolas Axelrod/BloombergIn Pictures: Thai King Is Crowned in Lavish Three-Day Ceremony
Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn was crowned on Saturday in a religious ceremony more than two years after ascending to the throne following the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej.
Two subsequent days of pageantry and royal appearances are also planned following Saturday’s coronation. A budget of 1 billion baht ($31 million) has been approved for the three-day event.