The coronation of Thailand's King Maha Vajiralongkorn takes place on May 4, 2019, with celebrations expected to last three days. He assumed the throne after the death of his father, the beloved King Bhumibol Adulyadej, in 2016 and is the 10th member of the Chakri dynasty, which has ruled Thailand since 1782. In Thailand’s constitutional monarchy, the king does not have absolute power. His role is largely symbolic but remains extremely influential, and he is viewed as one of the most important…