Coronation of Bhumibol Adulyadej

Coronation of King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The procession of the coronation
Date5 May 1950; 74 years ago (1950-05-05)
VenueGrand Palace
LocationBangkok, Thailand
Participants

Bhumibol Adulyadej (Rama IX) was crowned King of Thailand on 5 May 1950 at the Grand Palace, Bangkok.[1] He ascended the throne at the age of 18 upon the death of his older brother King Ananda Mahidol (Rama VIII) nearly four years prior, on 9 June 1946.

  1. ^ "1950 Coronation of Thailand's King Bhumibol". www.apnews.com.