Thailand: King Maha Vajiralongkorn crowned in May

The new king of Thailand Maha Vajiralongkorn will be crowned at the beginning of May during a very elaborate ceremony of three days, two and a half years after the death of his father the revered king Bhumibol.

In a televised announcement on Tuesday, the palace announced that the coronation would be held from May 4 to 6. "This will be the opportune moment for the coronation, in accordance with tradition, and for the national celebration and the joy of the people," he said.