King Maha Vajiralongkorn,
BANGKOK: Thailand’s king will be crowned in elaborate ceremonies in May as the latest ruler in the centuries-old monarchy, the royal palace said yesterday.
66, has been serving since soon after his father died in 2016 following a 70-year reign. The king will be crowned on May 4, and a celebration procession will be held on May 5. Vajiralongkorn has overseen sweeping changes to royal affairs, including the running of palace finances, which were formerly managed by the government. Thailand has been a constitutional monarchy since 1932. WASHINGTON: US senator
69, on Monday took the first major step towards launching a campaign for the presidency, hoping her reputation as a populist can help her navigate a Democratic field that could include nearly two dozen candidates.
“No matter what our differences, most of us want the same thing,” she said. “To be able to work hard, play by the same set of rules and take care of the people we love.”
Warren’s campaign video notes the economic challenges facing people of colour along with images of a women’s march and Warren’s participation at an LGBT event.
One of her most significant competitors could be senator Bernie Sanders, a Vermont independent with populist rhetoric. She must also move past an October release of a DNA test meant to bolster her claim to Native American heritage, intended to rebut President Donald Trump’s “Pocahontas” taunts.
Trump said he hoped Warren did run for president. “I wish her well… I’d love to run against her.”