26th Year
Established in 1993
VOL.XXVII No. 19
Pattaya’s First English Language Newspaper
FRIDAY MAY 10 - MAY 16, 2019
30 BAHT
His Majesty King Vajiralongkorn crowned in ancient royal tradition A joyous new era begins with elaborate coronation HM the King marries Gen. Suthida Vajiralongkorn Na Ayudhya, proclaims her Queen Full story on page 5
His Majesty King Maha Vajiralongkorn sits on the throne as he is officially crowned king at the Grand Palace, Saturday, May 4, 2019, in Bangkok. The world watched on as His Majesty the King took the throne in an elaborate centuries-old royal tradition that last happened seven decades ago. After completing the rites, His Majesty issued his post-coronation royal command, “I shall continue to preserve, and build upon the royal legacy and shall reign with righteousness for the benefit and happiness of the people forever,” the King said. Long live the King! (Photo courtesy of the Bureau of the Royal Household via AP)