Thai premier says crown prince will be monarch
BANGKOK — Thai Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha says Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn will become the new monarch after the death of his father, King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in accordance with the constitution.
He said the crown prince was designated the successor to the crown on Dec. 28, 2002.
“We the government must proceed with the next steps in accordance with the law,” he said.
He said the government will notify the National Legislative Assembly, or parliament, of the king’s successor, and they will act accordingly with the laws of succession in the constitution.
Prayuth added that the government will observe one year of mourning and flags will fly at half-staff for 30 days. No government events will be held for 30 days, he said.
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