Thai Royal Family Succession Crisis Continues: Can Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse Succeed His Father?

Last summer, King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s second-eldest son, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, made a surprise return to Thailand after living abroad for nearly three decades. The visit was widely seen as an indication that Vivacharawongse could be the frontrunner to succeed his father. But that may be thrown into question, according to a new Daily Beast report. Vivacharawongse, 42, is married to Elisa Garafano, an American woman. Per the report, “Marriage to a foreign citizen is a bar to taking the throne under Thai law.” Vivacharawongse (nicknamed “Vach”) and Garafano reportedly have two children, who are U.S. citizens, further complicating future succession to… Read Full Article