Elaborate ceremony held for coronation of Thai king

Even though the king is not that respected amongst Thai people (he's a complete joke compared to his father before him), this is still a great once in a lifetime ceremony. It's great to see the ancient culture being preserved and brought back to life. There will be another ceremony soon in October, which the king will make a traditional trip on the Royal Barge along with other members of the Royal Family (each on a different barge). The tradition is shared in a few Southeast Asian countries and it has been passed down for 600 years. It will be another great spectacle.

I still love the late King Rama 9. This new king is way too different from his highly respected and well loved father. I hope the sacred water would have really washed off the womanizer and extravagance in him.

Culturally perspective, this is a very unique sight. 1. Delicate crafts show case. Normally Cartier or modern jewelry Business would take over while this ceremony show a very unique and delicate pieces of art. 2. Lost or endangered crafts are presented. For example flowers garlands, fresh harvest cravings details are crazy. These people have a special job and their job are known to those who participated. 3. With the whole ceremony base on Buddhism-Hinduism, historically this is spectacular. How they interpret the "Rama" figure and materialize this whole thing.

Amazing tradition of the world thousands or hundreds of years is now to be seen live. Thats just awesome. I love watching something like this. Its majestic

This ceremony is beautiful! Everything is so nice and beautiful.

When in the accient time. The king like this will overtrow by another prince

It seems Thai Royals preserve traditional religious ceremony and that is really good. Japanese imperials had to give up most of religious part of the coronation ceremony as national ceremony because of the principle of separation of politics and religion. Very traditional and religious one called Daijoh-Sai still exists and will be held this autumn along with national ceremony called Sokuirei but treated as very secret and private ceremony.

It's nice getting to know him, getting to know all about him, getting to like him, hoping he likes me too. All of the suddenly everything is breezy, bright and beautiful too. Etcetera, etcetera, etcetera!

Now we have New Emperor of Japan 🇯🇵 and New King of Thailand 🇹🇭 👍🏻

Majestic ceremony. Hope this new King will be serve the people of Thailand well and bring the country to greater heights. Well wishes from a Singaporean.

Peaceful country ...soon to be regional power... All the best from India 🙏

Beautiful tradition. May his reign be long, peaceful, and prosperous.

A rubbish king married Two wives Recently

I like the words the King says about reining in a righteous way. A testimony to and a challenge for all leaders...

I am Malaysian, proud of Thais who conserving the Thai Kings installation tradition. Can only see the old footage of King Bhumibol coronation. Now I can see this for hours. Very interesting ceremony. Proud of seeing Thais doing the best for their new King. I don't care much of Kings previous life. He deserves his own private life like us as well.

So beautiful tradition! Congratulations to Thailand New King!

King Rama X is the Best King of Thailand and Siam. He stay in Thailand for help Thai people. He do everything for this country. He has only one queen and he love only her. Long live the King.

Beautiful!!

I've seen the coronation of a king for the very first time... So wonderful programme... how discipline the people are Love from India

Long life The King