While his country is suffering from the corona pandemic, the "Thai Kini" is increasingly to be found in Garmisch-Partenkirchen. The criticism is growing.
- Thailand's ruler Maha Vajiralongkorn is increasingly criticized.
- The Thai king is increasingly in Garmisch-Partenkirchen , while the corona pandemic * is raging in Thailand .
- Not everyone can benefit from this behavior.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - Maha Vajiralongkorn , King of Thailand , makes headlines again and again . The ruler, who spends time in a luxury hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen during the Corona crisis and recently attracted attention by traveling with his private jet through Germany *, is often criticized.
In Thailand , too , the population is suffering from the corona pandemic . Life almost stands still there. The economic impact of the crisis is huge: the losses in the tourism industry are a threat to the existence of many people in Thailand .
GAP (Bavaria): During Corona crisis in his country: Thai king resides in a luxury hotel
The fact that the Thai Kini , who ascended the throne in 2016, is largely not in Thailand , but would rather stay with a followers in a luxury hotel in Garmisch-Partenkirchen , is not necessarily well received and causes an international sensation.
Maha Vajiralongkorn is protected from any criticism by a draconian law of insulting majesty . Violations can be punished with up to 15 years in prison, reports Focus Online . In the social media nevertheless discussions ensue about the monarchy - especially young Thais were critical. For example, memes from the HBO series “Game of Thrones” went viral and are coined on the Thai king .
Corona crisis in Thailand: criticism of the behavior of
According to RTL , Thailand expert and human rights journalist Andrew MacGregor Marshall is also criticizing the behavior of the Thai king * in the corona crisis . "The behavior of the king is a disaster for the reputation of the Thai monarchy," Mashall is quoted among other things.
On the Internet, criticism of not only the behavior of the king himself, but also of the monarchy as a whole, can be heard. The younger generation in particular expresses their concerns, according to Focus Online .
The Thai royal family has not yet commented on the allegations. Thailand expert Andrew Marshall does not believe that displeasure will have negative consequences for Maha Vajiralongkorn *. "It is clear that the king does not have the support of the majority of the Thais. But it will be very difficult to challenge his power because he is in control of the military , ”Marshall is quoted on Focus Online.
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* Merkur.de is part of the nationwide Ippen-Digital editors network.
