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Here's an educational video from DieDieChakri which might surprise you. Below are the notes which come with the video. read them, I think you'll find then most enlightening. The gentleman who appears in the video is king Chulalongkorn. He married four of his half-sisters. They were all the daughters of Mongkut. They were called: Savang Vadhana, Saovabha, Sunandha and Sukumalmarsri.

1) Queen Consort Savang Vadhana was a consort of King Chulalongkorn or Rama V. She was the 27 th daughter of King Rama IV (King Mongkut or Rama IV) and Princess Consort Piam and thus her husband's half-sister.

2) Queen Saovabha (Thai: สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าเสาวภาผ่องศรี พระบรมราชินีนาถ) was a half-sister and queen of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) of Thailand, and mother of both King Vajiravudh (Rama VI) and King Prajadhipok (Rama VII).

3) Queen Sunandha Kumariratana (Thai:สมเด็จพระนางเจ้าสุนันทาก ุมารีรัตน์ พระบรมราชเทวี) (10 November 1860 - 31 May 1880) was a daughter of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and Princess Consort Piam. Her given name is Princess Sunandha Kumariratana. She was a half-sister and the first queen consort and one of four queens of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V).

4) Sukumala Marasri (10 May 1861-9 July 1927) was a daughter of King Mongkut (Rama IV) and Chao Chom Manda Samli . Her given name is Princess Sukumala Marasri . She was the third senior of the four queens consort of King Chulalongkorn (Rama V) and was also his half-sister.

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Turning a Blind Eye on Thailand's Sex Tourism

Every year milions of "sex tourists" travel to Thailand to pay for sex with "juicy" young Thai girls and boys. This is illegal of course, but you wouldn't think so the way the sex industry is marketed in Thailand. The latest sex scandal is now taking shape in France, watch the video for more information.

But I think everyone is missing the point in all this. It's true that "demand" plays an important role in keeping Thailand's sex industry buoyant , but what about the supply part? Why do these Thai sex workers go to the big cities to sell their bodies?

The reason is extreme poverty. These young people desperately need the money, so they allow themselves to be exploited, while Thai authorities appear to turn a blind eye. Meanwhile, Thai royalist continue to claim that the Thai king has done many good things for poor Thai people.

But is the Thai king partly responsible for the "Sex Tourism" problem? Certainly, if instead of organising photo sessions in which the Thai king distributed bags of free rice to poor Thai people, King Bhumibol spoke out against chronic poverty in rural Thailand, perhaps then this problem wouldn't exist now.

A few bags of rotten rice, and gimmicky "sufficiency" theories don't really help poor Thai people in the long run, thought they certainly boost the king's "divine" image. What poor Thai people need is money to feed their families. In the absence of a real Welfare State there seems little option but for poor Thai people to travel down to the big cities and sell sex to farangs for a few measly bahts.

In his 63 year reign, Bhumibol Adulyadej could have helped to establish a Welfare State in Thailand, if he had wanted to. But he didn't. Instead he chose to exploit Thailand's poor to promote his own image as the "compassionate king", while allowing others to exploit them in sleaze sex bars.

Perhaps that's why Thailand's sex industry exists today. Perhaps if the Thai king had been less concerned with accumulating personal wealth and status, and instead turned his hand at helping his own people escape their wretched poverty, this problem wouldn't exist.

What is the Role of the Monarchy in Thailand?

This video called simply "Revolution" is very interesting indeed, especially the ending because it raises a question which nobody dares to ask in Thailand: "What is the role of the Thai monarchy?"

Why has Thailand had more military coups than any other nation in the world? What has been the Thai king's role in these coups? Has the king been a "stabilising" factor, or the instigator behind these coups? What nobody can deny, is that Bhumibol Adulyadej is always there. Coup after, coup, after coup. The monarch's power is never dented by these coups, but rather enhanced. Curious.

How many of these coups "benefited" Thai people themselves? Did the "bawordet Rebellion" benefit Thai people? What about the "Lance Corporal Rebellion"? The "Phraya Suradet Rebellion", "Separatists Rebellion", "Aide-de-camp Rebellion", "Royal Palace (Wang Luang) Rebellion", "Manhattan Rebellion", "Santiparp Rebellion"......

It's easy to get confused, as one army General after another desolves yet another democratic parliament, or abolishes yet another Thai Constitution, but there's a pattern here. It's all about stifling democracy in thailand. It's about securing privileges and wealth for the ruling elite at the expense of poor Thais. Perhaps this is what Thailand's current illegitimate "Prime Minister" was refering to, when he talked about Thailand's "unique history"?

The video brings us nicely to the present day with the military coup against Thailand's former Prime Minister (notice no quotation marks, Thaksin was elected by Thai people not appointed by the Thai king). This is the most interesting part. When the 2006 coup was staged, it was under the "Revolutionary Council in the Thai Democracy" in the name of HM the king. Then it was hurriedly renamed: "The national Security Council" under General Sonthi.

Did we briefly glimpse the face of the man who has remained in the shadows throughout Thailand's history of multiple military coups? Maybe. As if we hadn't already figured out the answer, the video ends with the questions: "Who is behind these rebellions?" and "Who benefits from them?". Cue big question mark.

To answer this question fully, it is first necessary to define the word "benefit". What benefit could there be in staging a military coup? Power? Wealth? Certainly, the Thai army hasn't done badly from Thailand's many coups. They have the power. But who is the person with all the wealth? And if by chance this person was also the head of the army? Could we have answered our initial question?

Coups don't just happen, they happen for two reasons: Power and wealth. "Legitimate" power comes from a mandate from the people, this is called democracy. But legitimacy can also come from a military coup, if it is "approved" by those who are above criticism as enshrined in the Constitution and lese majeste laws. Is that the role of the monarchy in Thailand?

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"Hoe!" "Hoe!" "Hoe!"

Would you believe it? It's only October and it's Christmas already! Santa Claus is in Thailand at the moment, busy distributing huge sacks of "royal" goodies to his adoring Thai fans. Ooh, let's look in the sacks and see what's inside! Let's see... one glossy pornographic magazine, one large black plastic dildo (that's from Srirasmi) and one packet of banana flavoured condoms! Don't you just love Christmas?

Pathetic, isn't it? The Thai Crown prince must think Thais are stupid, pulling a cheap stunt like this shows how desperate Sia O is to be "respected"! He's not fooling anyone, you know. It'll take more than a few sacks stuffed with old newspaper to win over thai people. Sia O doesn't even have the support of those close to him, how can he hope to gain the confidence of an entire nation with a cheap gimmick?

I notice nobody prostrated themselves at Sia O's feet in gratitude. Man! This is too pathetic for words. The only way the Thai Crown prince will ever be "respected" by anyone, will be by enforcing lese majeste law. Sure, if he does become king, Thai people will smile and bow gracefully in his presence, but they'll still think he's a turd with a crown.

Funny video from palrakonline

It's now more than 2 years since the video sharing site Youtube was blocked in Thailand over a video mocking the Thai king.

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But, have you ever seen the video that got Youtube banned in 2007?

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Would you like to see it?

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You decide!

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Vote yes if you would like to watch that video,

or vote no if you do not wish to see it.

I will check the results of this poll in one week's time and post the video only if the majority of you want to watch it.

It's your decision....

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POLL RESULTS

98% of you voted in favour of watching the video, and only 1% said no "thank you". No doubt about how most people feel about this video. The results of the poll are conclusive.

So, here is the video which in 2007 got Youtube banned in Thailand. It first appeared in a channel called Paddidda, and was taken down by Youtube after claims that it mocked the Thai king.

In reality, the video is quite trivial, and just goes to prove that the Thai censors over-reacted at the time by banning Youtube, thus provoking even more people post their own, inspired videos.

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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