Thai king's praise for defiant loyalist draws controversy

BANGKOK - Thai King Maha Vajiralongkorn’s praise for a man who held up a royal portrait at a protest site in Bangkok has drawn controversy in Thailand, winning acclaim from monarchists and scorn from protesters.

But in video recorded on Friday evening as the king greeted well-wishers outside the Grand Palace, he is heard praising a monarchist who is introduced by Queen Suthida as the man who held up the royal portrait while others were protesting.The Royal Palace made no comment, as it has not since the start of anti-government protests in July that have increasingly targeted the monarchy as well. Government spokesman Anucha Burapachaisri declined to comment.

Reuters was unable to independently verify the authenticity of the video. Several other people at the event recorded the encounter and posted videos online, but the king’s words were not clear amid the chanting.“Just seeing this picture, we are very touched,” royalist leader Warong Dechgitvigrom posted. “This is the Thai way and Thai society of caring, supporting and protecting. Today it’s considered that his institution has adapted to be very close to the people.

Protesters seek the removal of Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha, a former junta leader they accuse of engineering an election last year to keep power. He denies the accusation.

b19910708 The French had the right idea guillotine ThaiRoyalFamily thaimonarchgetout Thailand

Embarrassing king

Well the day where protesting is not funded from US they will have my support, until then the geopolitical propaganda is without justification

That is one ugly looking royal dude. He can play the next Bond villain. yes JamesBond villain SoLetItBeWrittenSoLetItBeDone Thai king kind'a like BurgerKing or SmoothieKing only much more unattractive. 🎬 newsnotnews Entertainment 007 ...that's DoubleOhhhSeven

Another attempt of trying to arouse the loyalism to stand up for him. Not forget to mention that IO is the real deal in Twitter now

Praised one group who blindly love the monarchy and keep arresting, abducting and killing another side. Monarchy is always behind military coup in Thailand. Why does Germany still let him staying and doing this to Thai people from German soil? Shameful.

An intelligent King knows how to praise

what is laughable in all Monarchies is the way they parade around with medals & medallions they haven't earned & dressed in gold braid. This is the 21st century. As human beings they are not intellectually superior (rather the reverse) & just as vulnerable.

I think it's hardened from marrying the General.🙈

Yes, he made his own positions. Never be neutral. This news has proved that he stands on the opposite side of the protestors. FYI pls read this hashtag whatishappeninginthailand

Cet homme est une honte pour son pays qui mérite mieux qu’un roi dépravé et cupide. Amis 🇹🇭 nous sommes à vos côtés

Thailand is going to need to rethink its place in the world.

They need to get rid of that idiot

thanks

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