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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
King Maha Vajiralongkorn, who is in news recently, is from which country?
A
Thailand
B
Japan
C
Vietnam
D
Indonesia
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Vajiralongkorn (Thai: ; RTGS: Wachiralongkon, pronounced [wá.tɕʰí.rāː.lōŋ.kɔ̄ːn]; born 28 July 1952) is the King of Thailand. He is the only son of King Bhumibol Adulyadej and Queen Sirikit. In 1972, at the age of 20, he was made crown prince by his father.

Detailed explanation-2: -The current king, Vajiralongkorn, resides in quarantine at the Grand Hotel Sonnenbichl in Germany. The king of Thailand’s titles include head of State, head of the Royal Thai Armed Forces, adherent of Buddhism and upholder of religions.

Detailed explanation-3: -Well-wishers bow in front of an image of Thailand’s Princess Bajrakitiyabha Narendira Debyavati, at Chulalongkorn Hospital in Bangkok, Dec. 16, 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -The bulk of King Maha’s net worth comes from three major assets: A 23% stake in Siam Commercial Banks, one of the largest commercial banks in Thailand. The bank is valued at $1.7bn according to the Financial Times. A 33.6$ stake in Siam Cement Group which is the country’s largest industrial conglomerate.

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