Several countries in Asia have royal families, but the most prominent and well-known is Thailand.
Thailand is a constitutional monarchy, meaning the King holds a ceremonial role and the country is governed by a constitution and elected officials. The current King, King Maha Vajiralongkorn, ascended to the throne in 2016.
Here are some other Asian countries with royal families:
- Japan: The Emperor of Japan is the head of state, though his role is largely symbolic. The current Emperor, Naruhito, ascended to the throne in 2019.
- Brunei: The Sultan of Brunei is the head of state and also the Prime Minister. The current Sultan, Hassanal Bolkiah, has been in power since 1967.
- Cambodia: Cambodia is a constitutional monarchy, with the King as the head of state. The current King, Norodom Sihamoni, ascended to the throne in 2004.
- Malaysia: Malaysia is a constitutional monarchy with a King, known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, who is elected from among the hereditary rulers of the nine Malay states. The current King, Abdullah Sultan Ahmad Shah, was elected in 2019.
- Bhutan: Bhutan is a constitutional monarchy, with the King as the head of state. The current King, Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck, ascended to the throne in 2006.
These are just a few examples of Asian countries with royal families. Each country has its unique history and traditions surrounding its monarchy.
