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Thai king strips consort of titles for 'disloyalty'
BBC World News ^ | Oct 21 , 2019 | BBC

Posted on 10/21/2019 12:49:47 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse

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To: LeoWindhorse

Thus could give new meaning, “to Thai one on.”


21 posted on 10/21/2019 1:30:07 PM PDT by Jumper
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Not to hijack the thread but since I brought the topic up:


22 posted on 10/21/2019 1:41:07 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: luv2ski

In ‘ the old days’ , Thailand’s ‘Lese Majest’ laws were designed to keep society’s low-life, mealy-mouthed cretins in line and always challenged for any dishonorable or royalty disparaging comment. It worked great for years and was rarely applied. Now...Fah Chai will weaponize and use these laws to defend his reign and indiscretions and to persecute those who try to disparage him, 100%. Just watch. Don’t be surprised to see executions. Nighttime feedings at the crocadile farms.


23 posted on 10/21/2019 1:49:48 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: LeoWindhorse
The old King was well loved and still is.

His son is a feckless dilettante who degrades the dignity of the throne. Didn't he elevate the Consort in the last year?

There are deep divisions in the Thai people. The old King kept them unified. This guy is doing damage.

24 posted on 10/21/2019 1:50:05 PM PDT by colorado tanker
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I have never met any Thai that loes or respects this guy very much. Acquiescence probably best describes their attitudes since Rama 9 passed away. Even in the prior decades; no love or respect. They all wanted his sister, the beloved Phra Thep to ascend the throne after her father passed. Years ago , Rama 9 actually did change the laws of royal secession to state that females, as well as male heor to the throne, could be selected by the reigning monarch. Yet it was not to be. At this point, Phra Thep has better be real careful....


25 posted on 10/21/2019 1:57:24 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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To: LeoWindhorse

No happy ending....


26 posted on 10/21/2019 2:48:39 PM PDT by isthisnickcool (Say what you will about The Donald, but he has all the right enemies.)
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To: LeoWindhorse

Jokes aside, the old king was greatly loved and admired by his people. He took his job seriously and worked throughout his life for their welfare. Sadly the new king appears to be a royal playboy.


27 posted on 10/21/2019 3:40:03 PM PDT by NRx (A man of honor passes his father's civilization to his son without surrendering it to strangers.)
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To: SaveFerris

LOL


28 posted on 10/21/2019 4:04:33 PM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: SaveFerris

Two pees in a pod right there.


29 posted on 10/21/2019 4:07:17 PM PDT by HANG THE EXPENSE (Life's tough.It's tougher when you're stupid.)
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE

;)


30 posted on 10/21/2019 4:07:30 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: HANG THE EXPENSE

[ two pees in a pod ]

Can’t disagree with that - I think ya got that right

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/chat/3787931/posts?page=22#22

It might get a bit enhanced later


31 posted on 10/21/2019 4:09:41 PM PDT by SaveFerris (Luke 17:28 ... as it was in the days of Lot; they did eat, they drank, they bought, they sold ......)
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To: LeoWindhorse

When I got stationed in Thailand, students were rioting, the military was beating people with batons, and general chaos ensued. After about six weeks of this Rama 9 came out of his palace and said, “Stop it,” and everyone went home.


32 posted on 10/21/2019 5:16:04 PM PDT by Hootowl (i)
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To: LeoWindhorse
Coincidentally, Vajiralongkorn was my nickname in High School.
33 posted on 10/21/2019 10:32:59 PM PDT by golux
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Sure buddy. ...


34 posted on 10/21/2019 11:51:28 PM PDT by LeoWindhorse
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