A TERRIBLE, violent temper, three ex-wives, a strange penchant for poodles and an eclectic dress sense involving crop tops.
The next king of Thailand is notorious for his scandal-plagued playboy lifestyle and questionable taste in clothing.
The black sheep of the royal family, dubbed the “Playboy Prince”, is causing waves for all the wrong reasons.
As the King of Thailand lay indisposed in his hospital bed for more than two years, his son and heir to the throne had more important matters to attend to: luxury villas, a lavish European lifestyle, and even the appearance of a crop top seemed more important to a man whose salacious scandals far outweigh his achievements.
Since the death of Thailand’s revered King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the country has a growing anxiety over its fate, as evidence mounts that Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn’s dirty deeds could end a dynasty that has been compared to that of the English royal family.
Prince Vajiralongkorn has spent much of his time lapping up a luxurious lifestyle in the mountains of southern Germany and Austria, using fast cars, women and a billion dollar empire to pass the time.
But that’s all about to change, as pressure mounts on the 64-year-old to ascend the throne, despite rumours he is deliberately delaying succession.
Despite his father being hailed for unifying a country riddled with political turmoil and class divisions, Thailand’s people see the Crown Prince lacking that same devotion and many question whether he’s up for the job.
The fact the coronation of Prince Vajiralongkorn will be delayed by one year in order for him to “mourn” is a key indication of the Prince’s path, despite his father’s succession taking a mere 24 hours.
His behaviour is rumour among many people in Thailand because of the country’s strict media censorship - including restrictions on coverage of the royal family.