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King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgery

King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgery
South China Morning Post Tuesday 22 September 2026, 08:19 UTC By SCMP’s Asia desk 1 min read
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Advertisement King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgery Chakriwat Vivacharawongse says he faces death or paralysis from brain tumours as he appeals to receive medical care in Bangkok 2-MIN READ2-MIN The third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old...

Advertisement King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgery Chakriwat Vivacharawongse says he faces death or paralysis from brain tumours as he appeals to receive medical care in Bangkok 2-MIN READ2-MIN The third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery. Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old doctor said he wanted to receive treatment in Thailand. “I want to return to Thailand for treatment because Thai doctors are highly capable,” he said in the video. Select Voice Select Speed 1x AI-generated voice
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