Maha Vajiralongkorn Biography: Age, Height, Spouse, Siblings, Net Worth, Parents

King Maha Vajiralongkorn, known as Rama X, is Thailand’s monarch, a figure of immense cultural significance in a nation where the monarchy holds a revered place.

A trained military pilot and career officer, he has led initiatives such as the Crown Prince Hospitals, which bring healthcare to rural Thailand, and champions education through scholarships.

Profile

• Full Name: Maha Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun
• Stage Name: King Rama X, Phrabat Somdet Phra Vajira Klao Chao Yu Hua
• Born: July 28, 1952
• Age: 72 years old
• Birthplace: Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall, Dusit Palace, Bangkok, Thailand
• Nationality: Thai
• Occupation: King of Thailand, Military Officer, Pilot
• Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.70 meters)
• Religion: Unknown
• Parents: King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Queen Sirikit
• Siblings: Princess Ubol Ratana, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn, Princess Chulabhorn
• Spouse: Queen Suthida Bajrasudhabimalalakshana (M. 2019), Sineenat Wongvajirapakdi
• Children: Princess Bajrakitiyabha, Juthavachara Vivacharawongse, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, Chakriwat Vivacharawongse, Vatchrawee Vivacharawongse, Princess Sirivannavari, Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti
• Relationship: Married
• Net Worth: $30 billion to $70 billion

Early Life & Education

Maha Vajiralongkorn was born on July 28, 1952, at Amphorn Sathan Residential Hall in Bangkok’s Dusit Palace, a royal hub steeped in Thai tradition.

As the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit, and the second of their four children, he was groomed for leadership from a young age.

His ethnicity is Thai, rooted in the Chakri dynasty’s heritage, and as king, he upholds Thailand’s Buddhist faith, though his personal religion isn’t publicly detailed.

Growing up with three sisters—Princess Ubol Ratana, Princess Sirindhorn, and Princess Chulabhorn—he was surrounded by a family devoted to public service.

Vajiralongkorn’s education spanned Thailand and the world, blending royal tradition with military rigor.

He began at Chitralada School in Dusit Palace, attending through grade seven (Mathayom 1). At the age of 13, he was sent to England, where he studied at King’s Mead Prep School in Seaford, Sussex, and later attended Millfield School in Somerset, graduating in July 1970.

His grades were average, which he later attributed to his privileged upbringing in the palace. In August 1970, he completed a five-week military course at The King’s School in Sydney, Australia.

From 1972, he attended the Royal Military College, Duntroon, in Canberra, earning a Bachelor of Liberal Arts degree from the University of New South Wales in 1976.

In 1982, he completed a second bachelor’s in law with second-class honors at Sukhothai Thammathirat Open University in Thailand.

He also trained with U.S., British, and Australian forces, mastering unconventional warfare and navigation, and became a qualified pilot for the Northrop F-5, F-16, and Boeing 737-400.

Career

Vajiralongkorn’s career began as a military officer, reflecting his disciplined training and upbringing.

After graduating from Duntroon, he joined the Royal Thai Army as a staff officer in the Directorate of Army Intelligence in 1977, later attending the Command and General Staff College.

By 1978, he had become the Deputy Commander of the King Chulalongkorn’s Own Guards, and in 1980, he commanded the 4th Infantry Battalion of the 1st Infantry Regiment.

In 1992, he led the Royal Security Command, though his role became more ceremonial over time. As crown prince from 1972, he assumed public duties, including opening the 2007 Southeast Asian Games and establishing 21 Crown Prince Hospitals in 1977 to serve rural communities.

He launched the Mobile Agricultural Clinic Project to boost farming and has supported education, personally awarding degrees to over 2.1 million Rajabhat University graduates and donating 42 million baht annually for scholarships.

Ascending the throne on December 1, 2016, after his father’s death, he was crowned Rama X in a $31 million coronation from May 4–6, 2019.

As king, he controls the Crown Property Bureau, managing $52 billion in assets, and has consolidated power, overseeing royal agencies and security forces.

His reign has sparked debate, partly due to his time in Bavaria, Germany, but he remains a key figure in Thai culture and diplomacy.

Awards & Nominations

• Dame Grand Cross of the Order of Chula Chom Klao
• Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of the White Elephant
• Dame Grand Cordon of the Order of the Crown of Thailand
• Dame Grand Cross of the Order of the Direkgunabhorn
• Commemorative Medal on the Occasion of the Coronation of H.M. King Rama X

Social Media

He does not have a social media account.

Personal Life

At 72, King Vajiralongkorn, standing at 5 feet 7 inches, leads a life shaped by royal duty and personal complexity.

His height complements his commanding presence at ceremonies. As Thailand’s religious head, a likely Buddhist, his personal beliefs remain private.

He’s been married four times: first to Princess Soamsawali (1977–1993), with whom he has Princess Bajrakitiyabha; second to Yuvadhida Polpraserth (1994–1996), with five children (four sons, one daughter, Princess Sirivannavari); third to Srirasmi Suwadee (2001–2014), with Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti; and fourth to Queen Suthida, a former flight attendant, in 2019.

Net Worth

Vajiralongkorn’s net worth, estimated to be between $30 billion and $70 billion, makes him the world’s wealthiest monarch.

His wealth stems from the Crown Property Bureau, which manages 16,210 acres of land and 40,000 rental contracts, valued at $33 billion to $52 billion, as well as stakes in Siam Commercial Bank and the Siam Cement Group.