NLA 'has to wait' before acknowledging new heir
The National Legislative Assembly (NLA) is set to convene and acknowledge the new heir to the throne following the passing away of His Majesty the King.
Jate Siratharanont, an NLA whip, said the assembly convened a meeting on Thursday night to acknowledge the death of the King; but it has yet to acknowledge the heir, which is the next step.
The NLA chairman will then invite the heir to ascend the throne, Mr Jate said. He referred to Prime Minister Prayut Chan-o-cha's remarks that His Royal Highness Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn,