The hotel, in which the Thai king resides, once again became the scene of an action by activists: The PixelHelper organization sent musicians to Garmisch-Partenkirchen. According to the police, a light installation was prevented this time.
Garmisch-Partenkirchen - The protest against the Thai king continues. For the second time within a month, the "PixelHelper Foundation" launched a campaign against Maha Vajiralongkorn in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on Monday evening. The global organization for human rights, which includes activists and artists, said it offered a rock band outside the hotel on its Facebook page where the Thai monarch resides. The musicians interpreted the piece "One night in Bangkok" and the Rio Reiser hit "King of Germany" in a version tailored to Rama X.
The police in Garmisch-Partenkirchen confirmed the action, which took place around 10:15 p.m. At least that “someone played a few notes on the keyboard. We don't know if there was a bigger appearance, ”says Markus Stückl. Maybe before the officials arrive. Three strips of the inspection moved out to the hotel to check that everything was right. "There were a few journalists on the spot who were checked," emphasizes the chief police officer. In addition, the officials had to intervene when it became clear that there would be another light installation. "Something should be projected again," says Stückl. The officials in the patrol service prevented this.
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First campaign with light installations
The organization had already attracted attention on May 7. Back then, the light artist Dirk-Martin Heinzelmann illuminated the hotel and the town hall with critical messages. The activists are calling for the resignation of the monarch on their Facebook page and are calling on the International Criminal Court to "take care of Rama X." - because of his "crimes against humanity". In interviews, Heinzelmann accuses the king of torture by compatriots and criticizes his stay during Corona times in Germany.
The light installations do not have a legal aftermath. According to the police, there are no criminal offenses or administrative offenses.
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