Bangkok - Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn has sacked a member of
his staff for adultery.
According to a royal gazette announcement published on Friday, a male
staff member of the royal chamberlain committed "an extremely evil
act" by having an affair with a married woman when he himself is
married.
"His action has caused family conflicts and bad reputation for his
unit. His behaviour is unfit for his rank and position," the
statement read.
Although the king's dismissals of his staff and military personnel
over "extremely evil acts" for a variety of wrongdoings is not
unheard of, it is the first time the dismissal is solely based on an
extra-marital affair.
Since ascending the throne in late 2016 following his late father
king Bhumibol Adulyadej's death, the 66-year-old king has made
several moves to consolidate control over the palace and in
politics.
A three-time divorcee with seven children, the king ascended the
throne unmarried.
His much-delayed coronation will take place on May 4, just one day
ahead of the anniversary of Bhumibol's coronation, nearly seven
decades ago.