Thai royal consort Sineenat Wongvajirabhakdi with a military training aircraft in Thailand. The royal palace of Thailand released a selection of never-before-seen images and a biography of the king's newly-anointed consort in August. Born in the northern province of Nan, Sineenat graduated from the Royal Thai Army Nursing College, trained as a pilot, and served in the king's royal bodyguard unit, reaching the rank of major general in May. In October she was stripped of her titles and military ranks for "disloyalty". EPA

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