The once taboo topic is taboo no longer. Younger Thais want to be able to discuss the monarchy’s role. They are not afflicted by the crippling fear of their parents’ generation in touching this subject. https://t.co/eExHyk9jYA— Jonathan Head (@pakhead) August 4, 2020
After the king took the throne in 2016, the palace required revisions to a new constitution that gave him greater emergency powers. He has since taken personal control over some army units and palace assets worth tens of billions of dollars. https://t.co/r4EfHSmfxm— Pipob (@pipob69) August 4, 2020
"The Royal Palace did not answer phone calls on Monday seeking comment on the criticism."— Pipob (@pipob69) August 4, 2020
Of course, they won't.
https://t.co/Zs9cTOInhC
This is no Harry Potter fan outing: Thai protesters are dressing up in costumes to 'cast a spell' for democracy. https://t.co/n2OAB4x23d pic.twitter.com/c29NA64Av6— SCMP News (@SCMPNews) August 4, 2020
Report by James Massola of Australia’s Fairfax newspapers on the Thai protests demanding curbs on the monarchy’s power https://t.co/Xy7kfkwgtM— Andrew MacGregor Marshall (@zenjournalist) August 4, 2020
Also published by the @guardian (it was the @Reuters story but they wrongly credited @AFP) https://t.co/zwa3AP8D2n— Andrew MacGregor Marshall (@zenjournalist) August 4, 2020
