Thai Parliament invites Crown Prince to ascend the throne
Thailand's Parliament has invited Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who will be formally known as King Rama X or the 10th king of Chakri dynasty, after the recent death of King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Thailand will begin building the late king's funeral pyre in 2017 and 8,000 people will be involved in the cremation ceremony, following which the coronation will take place.