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12-10-2016, 10:48 AM
http://www.ibtimes.co.uk/thailand-worlds-longest-ruling-monarch-bhumibol-adulyadejs-health-not-stable-palace-officials-1585574
End of Days: Rumours swirl over King Rama IX of Thailand as condition deteriorates
- The 88 year-old King has reigned Thailand since 1946 and is the world's longest currently serving monarch
- Royal Family of Thailand along with Prime Minister believed to be at ailing King's hospital bedside
- Important announcement rumour earlier cancelled to await return of Crown Prince from Germany
- All Government foreign meetings for the week have been cancelled
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Steeped in political turmoil for the last two years, the poor and reportedly unstable health of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej is raising serious questions over the Southeast Asian country’s succession plans and the stability of the military-run government.
A beloved figure and currently the world’s longest serving monarch, King Bhumibol, 88, was being treated for kidney failure Sunday night, according to a statement from Thaliand’s palace and BBC News.
He has served as Thailand’s king since 1946 and is revered throughout the country. While he’s been in poor health for the last 10 years, it has been especially worse this year and for the first time doctors are asking for Bhumibol to be relieved of his official duties.
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It’s a worrisome fact, and given Thailand has strict laws that ban planning for succession or discussing the current leader’s health in public, there could be potential turmoil between the military and Bhumibol’s son, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, and daughter, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Thailand’s government is technically a constitutional monarchy, but it ratified its newest constitution in August by a public referendum that further entrenched the military government of former general now-Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. The referendum called for a civilian government but with strong influence from the military and for leaders to be appointed, not elected.
Only rumours swirling at the moment but does look like something big is expected.
Crowds now gathering outside the hospital. Big moment in Thai history if the signs look true. The worst case scenario if the worst happens could be a civil war as Thailand has been plagued by instability. The King has acted as a glue.
I know somebody over there at the moment. Interesting times.
Thoughts?
End of Days: Rumours swirl over King Rama IX of Thailand as condition deteriorates
- The 88 year-old King has reigned Thailand since 1946 and is the world's longest currently serving monarch
- Royal Family of Thailand along with Prime Minister believed to be at ailing King's hospital bedside
- Important announcement rumour earlier cancelled to await return of Crown Prince from Germany
- All Government foreign meetings for the week have been cancelled
https://static01.nyt.com/images/2014/12/06/world/sub-thailand/sub-thailand-master1050.jpg
Steeped in political turmoil for the last two years, the poor and reportedly unstable health of Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej is raising serious questions over the Southeast Asian country’s succession plans and the stability of the military-run government.
A beloved figure and currently the world’s longest serving monarch, King Bhumibol, 88, was being treated for kidney failure Sunday night, according to a statement from Thaliand’s palace and BBC News.
He has served as Thailand’s king since 1946 and is revered throughout the country. While he’s been in poor health for the last 10 years, it has been especially worse this year and for the first time doctors are asking for Bhumibol to be relieved of his official duties.
786126704104308736
786125878929612800
786116127868977152
It’s a worrisome fact, and given Thailand has strict laws that ban planning for succession or discussing the current leader’s health in public, there could be potential turmoil between the military and Bhumibol’s son, Crown Prince Vajiralongkorn, and daughter, Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn.
Thailand’s government is technically a constitutional monarchy, but it ratified its newest constitution in August by a public referendum that further entrenched the military government of former general now-Prime Minister Prayuth Chan-ocha. The referendum called for a civilian government but with strong influence from the military and for leaders to be appointed, not elected.
Only rumours swirling at the moment but does look like something big is expected.
Crowds now gathering outside the hospital. Big moment in Thai history if the signs look true. The worst case scenario if the worst happens could be a civil war as Thailand has been plagued by instability. The King has acted as a glue.
I know somebody over there at the moment. Interesting times.
Thoughts?