All Hail "His Majesty" General Prem Tinsulanonda

While doctors continue to monitor King Bhumibol's condition, those close to the king are starting to manoeuvre into a position of power. That's because many suspect the Thai king is now having serious health problems, despite what Thai people may hear on the news.

King Bhumibol's condition is now very delicate. He is being observed by a team of specialist doctors for fear of a repeat stroke. This is common in cases of Lacunar infarct, which is the condition king Bhumibol is said to suffer from.

So what could be the next development? King Bhumibol is by no means out of the woods yet. His symptoms may be easing, fever, imflamation, etc, but his illness could develop into "vascular dementia", which is similar to Alzheimer's disease.

In these circumstances, King Bhumibol would be unable to function as king, thus the Head of the Royal Privi Council, "His Majesty" General Prem Tinsulanonda, would be named "regent" under Thailand's constitution and take over king's duties.

Although Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn is the heir apparent to the Chakri throne, King Bhumibol has not named an heir. Relations between Sia O and General Prem are known to be strained. This could cause a serious crisis in Thailand's monarchy because the royal succession would not go smoothly.

It is very sad to see, how King Bhumibol has been abandoned to his fate, even by his own family, none of whom have visited the Thai king in hospital over the last two weeks. If this is the beginning of the end for the Thai monarch, it is a very sad way to end his life.

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