Thai king’s estranged son returns to Bangkok after 27 years abroad

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse, centre right, visited a daycare centre in Bangkok (Foundation For Slum Child Care via AP)

The estranged son of Thailand’s King Maha Vajiralongkorn has visited a centre for underprivileged children in Bangkok following a surprise return to the country after 27 years of living abroad.

Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse’s return was first revealed in a video posted online on Sunday showing him in the arrival area of Bangkok’s Suvarnabhumi International Airport being greeted by well-wishers.