It is no secret that, like everywhere in the world, adultery in Thailand is quite prevalent despite being illegal and immoral. Many Thai men will even openly admit that infidelity is actually a hard habit to stop. Sadly, for those who “play away from home”, adultery in Thailand comes with legal penalties.

Does the Thai King have more than one wife?

Of the five children he had with his second wife, an actress, only one remains part of the royal family: Princess Sirivannavari, a fashion designer and social media star. His third wife bore a son, Prince Dipangkorn Rasmijoti, who is believed to live near the king in Germany and is the presumptive heir to the throne.