What would Sineenat be like as Thailand’s second queen? King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s royal consort just celebrated her 36th birthday – what will she do next?
Less than two years after her sudden pardon, the former military pilot may be named as King Rama X’s second queen according to unconfirmed reports – will Sineenat emerge as a style icon like Queen Sirikit, or a humanitarian beacon like Princess Soamsawali?
After she was accused of that misbehaviour, she was not seen in public and her whereabouts were unknown. All of that changed just as suddenly in August 2020 when the king, officially designated King Rama X, reinstated her military rank, and she reclaimed her position in the Thai royal palace.
As the world waits for official confirmation from the Thai court, what can we expect if she does become the second queen of Thailand?
The lèse-majesté law would apply to her
If Sineenat assumes this position, she will be protected by Thailand’s lèse-majesté law, which states, “Whoever defames, insults or threatens the king, the queen, the heir-apparent or the regent shall be punished with imprisonment of three to 15 years.”
She may have a claim on his massive wealth