<sod>After his father's death on 13 October 2016, he is expected to succeed to the [[throne of Thailand]]. [[Prime Minister of Thailand|Thai Prime Minister]] [[Prayut Chan-o-cha]] has also confirmed that the crown prince will become the new king.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37643326|title=Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dead at 88|publisher=BBC News|date=13 October 2016|accessdate=13 October 2016}}</ref> However, the prince has asked for a delay, stating that he needs "time to prepare before being proclaimed as the new king".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/10/13/thai-prime-minister-prayuth-says-crown-prince-seeks-delay-proclaiming-him-king | title = Thai Prime Minister Prayuth says Crown Prince seeks delay in proclaiming him King | date = 2016-10-13 | accessdate = 2016-10-14 | location = Bangkok | publisher = Coconuts BKK | website = Coconut.co | author = AFP }}</ref> Until the new king is enthroned, General [[Prem Tinsulanonda]], the president of the [[Privy Council of Thailand|Privy Council]], will serve as [[Regent of Thailand|regent]].<ref>{{cite web | title = Prem becomes Regent pro tempore | url = http://www.bangkokpost.com/news/general/1110645/prem-becomes-regent-pro-tempore | publisher = The Post Publishing PLC | website = [[Bangkok Post]] | date = 2016-10-14 | accessdate = 2016-10-14 | location = Bangkok | author = Online Reporters }}</ref><eod>
<sod>After his father's death on 13 October 2016, he is expected to succeed to the [[throne of Thailand]]. [[Prime Minister of Thailand|Thai Prime Minister]] [[Prayut Chan-o-cha]] has also confirmed that the crown prince will become the new king.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-37643326|title=Thailand's King Bhumibol Adulyadej dead at 88|publisher=BBC News|date=13 October 2016|accessdate=13 October 2016}}</ref> However, the prince has asked for a delay, stating that he needs "time to prepare before being proclaimed as the new king".<ref>{{cite web | url = http://bangkok.coconuts.co/2016/10/13/thai-prime-minister-prayuth-says-crown-prince-seeks-delay-proclaiming-him-king | title = Thai Prime Minister Prayuth says Crown Prince seeks delay in proclaiming him King | date = 2016-10-13 | accessdate = 2016-10-14 | location = Bangkok | publisher = Coconuts BKK | website = Coconut.co | author = AFP }}</ref><eod>