Vajiralongkorn’s ascension to the throne was announced by the National Legislative Assembly of Thailand, a unicameral legislative branch of the government.
“My dear fellow members,” assembly chairman Pornpetch Wichitcholchai said in a speech. “Upon this most auspicious occasion, I would like to ask all members to stand up and offer praise to the new king.” Members of the assembly stood up and shouted: “Long live the king!”
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