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King of Thailand’s estranged son seeks return for urgent brain surgery

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The 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.

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