Juthavachara Vivacharawongse
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse | |
|---|---|
| Born | Juthavachara Mahidol 29 August 1979 Bangkok, Thailand |
| Alma mater | |
| Occupation | Aerospace engineer |
| Spouse |
Riya Gough (m. 2013) |
| Parents | |
| Relatives | Bhumibol Adulyadej (grandfather) |
Juthavachara Vivacharawongse (Thai: จุฑาวัชร วิวัชรวงศ์,RTGS: Chuthawat Wiwatcharawong; 29 August 1979) is a Thai-American aerospace engineer and member of the Thai Royal Family.[1] Born as the first son of then Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, he fled Thailand after being banished in 1996 along with his younger brothers and mother.
Early life and education
[edit]Juthavachara was born on 29 August 1979. When he was born, he had the rank of "Mom Chao" as Mom Chao Juthavachara Mahidol. He was the first son of King Vajiralongkorn and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse.[2]
He graduated with a bachelor's degree in Aviation Technology and master of Aeronautical Science from Embry–Riddle Aeronautical University. Then in 2010 he graduated in Juris Doctor from Thomas Jefferson School of Law.[3]
Career
[edit]Juthavachara worked in the field of aircraft engineering in the United States.[citation needed]
Personal life
[edit]Juthavachara married American-born Riya Gough in 2013. As a result, he was excluded from the line of succession to the Thai throne because the royal court prohibited the Thai royal family from marrying foreigners.[4]
References
[edit]- ^ เปิดประวัติ ‘ท่านชายทั้ง 4’ พระราชโอรส รัชกาลที่ 10 ปัจจุบันทำอาชีพอะไรบ้าง
- ^ 'ท่านอ้น' เปิดใจสื่อดัง 'เหมือนฝันที่เป็นจริง' ได้กลับไทยครั้งแรก ในรอบ 27 ปี
- ^ Crown Prince’s family update?
- ^ The eldest prince celebrates his 42nd birthday, chasing love and marrying white classmates, forever losing the right to the throne