he monarchy has long been treated with deference in Thailand. Until recently, people rarely mentioned the royal family in public except to proclaim their loyalty to it. Thailand is unusual among constitutional monarchies in having a potentlaw – a prohibition on insulting the royal family. Taking the king’s name in vain can lead to a prison sentence of 15 years.
Over the past few months thousands of young Thais have been staging demonstrations in the streets. In an unprecedented show of defiance, they are not only talking about the monarchy but openly criticising the way it operates. Protesters have many reasons to be frustrated – the army’s influence in politics, choking restrictions on freedom of speech and a wider sense that the gerontocratic Thai elite is closed to new ideas amid a lingering economic malaise.
Over time Bhumibol added to his personal power with ritual and prestige. He pursued archaic practices such as an annual ploughing ceremony, held to mark the start of the rice-growing season, and reinstated a custom that individuals prostrate themselves before the monarch . In 2018 the American embassy in Bangkok held an eye-opening exhibition to celebrate the relationship, entitled “Great and Good Friends”, a reference to a salutation American presidents used in addressing the “kings of Siam”. On display were the extravagant gifts Thai monarchs have bestowed on occupants of the White House.
Foo Foo also became a symbol for the playboy prince’s lifestyle. His fame began with a bizarre video which began circulating on the internet in 2009 showing Vajiralongkorn sat at a table with his third wife, Princess Srirasmi, who was wearing only a-string. The prince clutched Foo Foo as the couple sang “Happy Birthday” , and then the princess crouched before the prince and his dog, offering up birthday cake from a silver dish.
The wealth of the Thai monarchy has grown under Vajiralongkorn. Previously, royal investments had been held by the secretive Crown Property Bureau. Information about the bureau’s activities is limited, but it is known to control large amounts of property in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, some of it highly prized .
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1843mag Sounds like the Beijing Biden administration.
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1843mag For that 43 alone it should be abolished
1843mag The Thai Monarchy are a bunch of boobs! There, I've insulted them and they can't do 💩.
1843mag The monarchy of Thailand you are exactly the 6 objects as depicted by the woman you are harassing.
1843mag Imagine getting jailed for criticizing this guy. If the Thai government is willing to imprison a 60 year old for 43 years, then it's my pleasure to say Fuck the Thai King.
1843mag So let we all insult Thailand monarchy, together
1843mag 'One of the heaviest crowns in use today.' There are only 3 royal families left that still crown their monarch, UK, Tonga and Thailand. So it is not hard to be 'one of the heaviest.'
1843mag Monarchy should abolish all our the world
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1843mag The Thai monarchy was, and for most is, revered and has massive cultural, religious and soft power. But it is not actually in power, the PM and Ministers do the governing. Lese Majeste laws are really about the elite and established keeping power, not the King himself really.
1843mag ❌This is FAKE NEWS.! Someone was paid to invent this drama years ago. I can't believe this money-hungered media's got paid to devalue itself by spreading FAKE NEWS this way. What a SHAME ! ❌
1843mag ALMOST as ridiculous as electing a 78-year-old weekend at Bernie's guy to the presidency of the USA.
1843mag Prince Charles becomes a Field Marshal, Admiral of the Fleet and Marshal of the Royal Air Force. His appointment to the honorary five-star ranks recognises his support for the Queen as Commander-in-Chief.
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1843mag A poodle being appointed an air chief marshal... I’m done with 2020 bingo, I lost.
1843mag It’s Thailand they have birds with dicks, putting a dog in charge of the airforce isn’t the weirdest thing they do
1843mag Wait, Foo Foo was a little bunny - wasn’t he
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1843mag 90% of news about covid and trump
1843mag Nine habits to avoid: 1) reacting without understanding 2) talking without being calm 3) growing without meaning 4) reading without thinking 5) writing without knowing 6) judging without doing 7) eating without fasting 8) lifting without resting 9) living without loving
1843mag King Is just trolling his people, we do the same on twitter.
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1843mag So he and Trump both like lap dogs.
1843mag The idea of having a monarchy anywhere in the world is ridiculous.
1843mag Thank God Trump doesn't have a dog...oh wait.
1843mag Great. Hope he doesn't switch to commercial flights.
1843mag No pet bird ...
1843mag Racism is potently visible in such articles that trash Oriental monarchies as barbaric. Forgetting the British Royalty and the colossal strain they put on the ex-chequer to maintain their lavish lifestyle & includes characters such as Prince Andrew. All monarchies are as bad.
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