<div>&quot;The government will proceed with the succession. The government will inform the National Legislative Assembly that His Majesty the King appointed his heir on Dec 28, 1972,&quot; Prayut said in a statement broadcast on all television channels.</div>

<div>His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn was appointed the Crown Prince.</div>

<div>&nbsp;</div>


Heir to the Throne to succeed His Majesty: Prayut

Heir to the Throne to succeed His Majesty: Prayut

Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha announced that the Heir to the Throne will succeed His Majesty the King after his death.

'Speeding' motorcycle rider plunges 6 metres down hole on Thonburi road

Military trucks on standby at 11 Bangkok districts to transport commuters

Constitutional Court chief orders probe into ‘leak’ of witness’ statement