Thai king reinstates consort along with full titles and rank

Palace turnabout comes amid unprecedented debate over the monarchy

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Thailand's Royal Noble Consort Sineenat has been completely rehabilitated and reunited with King Maha Vajiralongkorn in Germany.  © Thailand's Royal Office/AFP/Jiji

MASAYUKI YUDA, Nikkei staff writer

BANGKOK -- After spending time out of the public eye, Sineenat "Koi" Wongvajirapakdi has been rehabilitated and reinstated as royal noble consort to King Maha Vajiralongkorn, royal officials announced on Wednesday.

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