1. Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, commonly referred to by Thai media as Than Oun, is a Thai-American attorney and former member of the Thai Royal Family.
13 Facts About Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse is the second son of King Maha Vajiralongkorn and Sujarinee Vivacharawongse.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse started his education at Churairat Kindergarten in Bangkok, before attending Chulalongkorn University Demonstration Elementary School from 1987 to 1989, and then Chitralada School.
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On 6 August 2023, Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse returned to Thailand after 27 years of exile on an unannounced visit, arriving in Bangkok at Suvarnabhumi airport.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse returned again back to Thailand in 2023 on 4 December to mark Father's Day.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse had received his first Thai identification card and applied for a Thai passport.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse has made visits to Siam Paragon, and locations in Chiang Mai, Kanchanaburi, Khon Kaen, Nakhon Phanom, Nakhon Sawan, and Nonthaburi provinces.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse thereafter relocated to New York City, New York, after accepting a position with Goldberg Segalla, LLP.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse worked for Goldberg Segalla, LLP from 2008 until 2017, and became a partner in the firm.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse joined Gerber, Ciano, Kelly, Brady, LLP as a partner in 2017.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse was shown using the title "Prince" to promote his involvement in the firm, which was later removed after accusations of attempting to monetize a semi-royal status.
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Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse has been a notable promoter of Buddhist and Thai art and culture within the United States, participating in various activities to promote Thai culture in Los Angeles and New York.
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In March 2024, The Daily Beast published an article claiming that Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse was married to American civil servant Elisa Garafano and had two children with her.