The Chakri prediction

The first Chakri king, Phraphutthayotfa Chulalok, made a prediction. He said that the Chakri dynasty would only last 9 generations. Interesting statement, don't you think? Especially when you consider that Bhumibol Adulyadej is the 9th Rama of the Chakri dynasty.

The Chakri prediction cannot even be mentioned in Thailand. Anyone who dares talk about this, is in danger of being charged with lese majeste (insulting the monarch). But as Bhumibol becomes increasingly old, the issue of who will be Thailand's next king should be discussed openly.

Will the deeply unpopular Crown Prince Sia 0 become king, and thus bring about the end of the Chakri dynasty as foretold in the prediction? Interesting video from StopLeseMajeste.