Chakriwat Vivacharawongse says he faces paralysis or death from brain tumours as he appeals to receive medical care in Bangkok
2-MIN READ2-MINSCMP’s Asia deskPublished: 4:19pm, 22 Sep 2026Updated: 4:23pm, 22 Sep 2026The third son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has said he wants to return home for urgent brain surgery.Chakriwat “Than Aong” Vivacharawongse posted a video on social media on Monday saying he had two large brain tumours requiring surgery. The 43-year-old doctor said he wanted to receive treatment in Thailand.
“I want to return to Thailand for treatment because Thai doctors are highly capable,” he said in the video.
