Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, one of the disowned sons of Thailand’s King Rama X, has shared a series of Instagram photos showing his ordination as a Buddhist monk in Bangkok.
The ceremony, held on Vesak Day – a major Buddhist holiday – was not a quiet affair.
The 43-year-old posted multiple photos of his ordination, hinting that the move may have royal backing and deeper implications for Thailand’s uncertain royal succession.
Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse is the disowned son of Thailand’s King Rama X.(Instagram/@vacharaesorn1981)
The ordination of Vivacharawongse, commonly referred to as Than Oun, has renewed the debate around who will become Thailand’s next king.
Who is Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse?
Vacharaesorn is the second son of King Maha Vajiralongkorn (Rama X) and his former wife, actress-turned-royal Sujarinee Vivacharawongse (formerly Yuvadhida Polpraserth).
Born in 1981, Vacharaesorn was raised in the United States after being exiled from the Thai royal family in 1996, along with his mother and three brothers.
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