Published on 12:00 AM, January 02, 2019

Coronation of Thai king set for May

An elaborate three-day coronation ceremony for Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn will take place between May 4 and 6, more than two and half years after the death of his revered father Bhumibol Adulyadej.  This year is poised to be pivotal for Thailand. The country is also set to hold elections, with the junta teasing the date of Febuary 24.