Thai king's long stays in Germany a headache for Berlin | DW News

Protests against the government and the monarchy have been held in the Thai capital Bangkok today. Protesters are demanding greater accountability from the monarchy after it emerged the king had transferred the crown assets to himself, increasing his wealth enormously. Under pressure, the government has responded by invoking the country’s strict lese majeste laws and charging at least 12 protest leaders with defaming the monarchy. A lot of the anger is directed against the current king Maha Vajiralongkorn who spends most of his time in Germany. His long stays have become a headache for Berlin with the government being questioned by the opposition on whether he actually conducts state business from here. The government has said this would be unacceptable.
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[@SUuperCLasSH]

Bring him to France, we know how to treat tyrannical kings

[@eunicevillaluna7936]

Hahahahaha 😂😂😂

[@comradetoxic629]

But what are u doing to macron , lmao nothing

[@None-do2qn]

Do it to Macron pls

[@deth3021]

You mean replace them with tyrants and dictators?

[@iskomaxmin]

Hahaha. Please, send the guillotine to thailand.

[@Groaker]

Not gonna lie, the thumbnail looks like he's rubbing a burger on his forehead.

[@leduy6623]

More like a peanut butter sandwich though, and look at the smear in his forehead

[@hhh-on4fh]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I didn't notice that until I saw ur comment 🤣🤣🤣

[@gerdforster883]

Looks more like an omlette to me...

[@pepehands8224]

Thats exactly why I clicked on the video lmao

[@jessykapop]

OMG I thought out was a sandwich lol

[@clashezz]

And you wonder why his father doesn’t declare his son as a king in the very last moment of his life...

[@shafwandito4724]

His father have a daughter but well.. first in line get the throne.

[@vonivata]

What are you talking about? Actually, the King Rama 10 have been the heir apparent since 1972 declared by The King Rama 9.

[@konthaijaidee3035]

I don't think that you and many people know this. The King sent his young son to a school in Germany. That's why the king traveled and stayed there often. He wanted his son to get to understand what down to earth is about. If his son continued to live in Thailand, he would not understand that because he would be treated as a Royal. Being down to earth is a very important thing to help you to understand hardship of fellow human being. When his son who would be the next king, grows up, he would treat Thai people right cause he learned something good back when was younger. In addition, when the king came to throne, he fired a bunch of courtiers or servants because they were bad and corrupted. No question if they hated him for that. So, the king was afraid that he would be assassinated. This is a reason why he spent time in Germany. Many people really don't know what they say. That could cause damage to some other people. What a shame.

[@PrimoStracciatella]

@@konthaijaidee3035 Sorry, Namjai, but what you're saying doesn't make much sense.

[@konthaijaidee3035]

@@PrimoStracciatella What I am saying makes sense.

[@kingoliever1]

He really does´t seems fit at all, look how the women handle him. Like he is drunk, senile or has inbreed damage.

[@0xszander0]

Yeah it really seems like there's something up with him. Barely able to stand on his legs, looking so confused. And then pulled away by the women quickly.

[@krollpeter]

His body and face are stiff. He moves like 95 year old man. He has a thick layer of make-up on his face. He should smile at the people, but he looks worried and scared.

[@kingoliever1]

​@@0xszander0 ​Yeah it´s really weird that´s what i meant, i mean there are clips where for example Schulz seems a bit weird but not like this where he seems totally lost and scared.

[@ngiapenhiong7226]

The thai king seems to be in a daze state. Maybe too much sex for him.

[@stijnhs]

The man is obviously tired. He spends the entire day having orgies in a German hotel with his harem...

[@Shubham-vr5ye]

It's an awkward situation when your guest doesn't want to leave. Thai king is playing this game at pro level

[@newbiekhyber]

Atithi tum kab jayoge.

[@valorzinski7423]

He'll go to China and be very pro China if they kick him out of Germany.

[@brayo144]

@@valorzinski7423 That would be a terrible mistake for him!The Chinese would never let him leave, unless he signs a document saying Thailand was once historically part of China of course!

[@valorzinski7423]

@@brayo144 that's really not necessary, all China wants is a military base and a port in Southern Thailand+ a canal A military base in Southern Thailand would make Malaysia more subservient to China since there will be a possibility of a violent uprising by ethnic Chinese due to unjust race based laws in Malaysia. Once they obtain a military base in Brunei, all of Indonesia would be under China's control. Once that happens, a naval base closest to Australia from Indonesia. Then armed uprisings from several minority groups within Australia if they refuse to yield. Depending on how elections goes in India, either they become a puppet state or be split into 7 smaller countries. Full control over Asia and Pacific will happen within 10 years.

[@enemay]

This is is sus

[@dannyverdant]

As a Thai born citizen I can with confidence say his father would be ashamed

[@davidn7507]

He is proof incest should be outlawed

[@frenkli9815]

I’m pretty sure his father knew about his ways before he died but it was too late for him to do anything about it since his son was already the heir to the throne.

[@dannyverdant]

@Roberto de la Rosa yes, yes he was. He cared about his people and worked really hard for a brighter future for our nation! He also didn't run away from his problems and faced them instead

[@KenSexe67]

@Roberto de la Rosa His father was a great king that did a lot in his lifetime for the people. I have traveled to and from Thailand a lot during the past 20 years and during his reign the people held him with reverence. Upon his death, the new king strayed from his father's example and as such is not well liked (although you would never hear people complain openly about him because of the law about criticizing royalty).

[@dannyverdant]

@@KenSexe67 don't get me wrong but I think the current king is focusing too much on how to be nothing like his father. Which is [in my defense] good cause no one should have to be exactly like their parent. But the problem behind his so called will to become greater than father dearest is the fact that he's currently going insane and look rather lost. As if all his dreams died within him. A mad king is no king at all! I am not trying to be rude towards the king (yes I said it, he is not my king for a king is someone I respect and he I don't respect!) but perhaps it is time for our people to join together before the Military decides to turn Thailand into a Godforsaken Military Power like the U.S and that's something out of my worst nightmares.

[@Brianuuuu]

"You think a crown gives you power?" -Tywin Lannister

[@TriNguyen-mp8lz]

and apparently he has the power of the military as well.

[@oinitapniwreg7658]

"The king in the North must stays in the North!" -Lyanna Mormont

[@agler88]

A lion doesn't concern itself with opinion a sheep

[@impakmaksemah5951]

"this is Sparta!!!" - Leonidas

[@SabrinaLovesPuffins]

@@agler88 without the sheep the lion will starve, joffrey almost died when he was attacked by the sheep.

[@fenderbender5987]

A King with no smiles...in the Kingdom of Smiles.

[@philipphilip5472]

emoji land

[@busharmann]

rynn you being sarcastic, right ?

[@abbad707]

Fender Bender lmao

[@salutenfrance5310]

@@user-cx2wf6pn7l just imagine never see. At that time, you haven't had a spermicide yet. Just listen can u tell me the name of people told u about that story .

[@devilincarnarion]

Ironic

[@lanamber4894]

If he's a Thai king then he should stay in his own country and be with his people!

[@jennychuang808]

His people don’t like him at all

[@aimisakee867]

He is hiding away from those protesters in his country.

[@alikhidzam3749]

The Thai people would revolt

[@yuliasalsabila9107]

like cambodia king do, he spend his childhood in prague and work in france but after become king he stay in cambodia

[@dragondynasty9092]

Well said Amber.

[@morsalnicolas5039]

Instead of feeding this man enormously, extravagantly from People's Taxes it's the time the poor people unite and speak up to abolish the long term incapability of this unjust rulership.

[@pato7597]

Even through, Some Thai people are brave enough to speak out about the king, they can get the jail term for 15 years. Because in Thailand they have special law 112.

[@morsalnicolas5039]

@@pato7597 yeah I agree on you with that, what's the purpose of these laws without it's people. If majority of the people speak out. They would be unstoppable cos they, themselves are the country.

[@Sana-mb6ig]

Yea German authorities can't think like tht😀

[@kaotsun]

@@morsalnicolas5039 fortunately more people are gaining the courage to call him out despite activists still being charged as examples to scare them off. It’s merely the start.

[@Iceyfire12]

kaotsun Thailand is operating smoothly even with the pandemic that only hurt Thailand’s Tourism and Service Industry! Thais are out an about doing whatever they do wish! The government created the Klong Ong Ang Night Life a new beautiful local spot for the community filled with people. Thais aren’t suffering more than their surrounding countries and you put all the blame on the Monarchy what a Shame!

[@PaulA-zp7hn]

Well, here in Germany he can wear his crop tops without being questioned. It's clearly the only reason.

[@JudgeyJudgeyable]

And being heavily tattooed XD

[@MariaaXue]

I don't like judging people's outfits but I lowkey cringed when I saw his photos in cropped tops 😂💀

[@germanrico808]

@@MariaaXue yeah me too, maybe cuse u don't expect a king dresing like that

[@MariaaXue]

@@germanrico808 yep and stay far away from his nation.

[@hakfilm]

they forgot to mention his harem lol

[@SenorHybrido]

The point is the Thai king is staying too long in Germany, so his harem doesn't matter here, and for all they care, the harem could stay here while he leaves.

[@hakfilm]

@@SenorHybrido yeah i agree with that. they refrained from sensationalizing the matter which is cool.

[@MHCE444]

@rynn I have heard that before and I want to know why people say that, how did he become a descendant of God??

[@talesj1987]

@rynn even so-called God never really exists. how could one be a descendant of fictional charater? his ancestor got pregnant with an air? lol

[@MenrvaS]

@@talesj1987 His father (IX) murdered his brother (VIII) to steal the throne, and blamed 3 people. Those people were proved to be innocent at later time, but they were all executed long before that. There is no God here, only man.

[@bill2893]

Why didn't he just go a tiny bit further south to Switzerland instead? Isn't that the whole reason Switzerland exists - to look after dodgy international assets, businesspeople, dictators and kings?

[@be2Gee]

His father (the previous king) and his royal family lived in Switzerland between 1933-45. He came back a year later to study between 1946-51.

[@darkhorseman8263]

It used to be. Now that duty is handled by Gibraltar, the British Virgin Isles, and the US Virgin Isles.

[@anon69_q]

@@darkhorseman8263 More like Panama. The British Virgin Islands are just a tax haven with less political immunity. IDK where you got the US Virgin Islands from and I don’t know enough about Gibraltar.

[@darkhorseman8263]

@@anon69_q British Virgin Isles and US Virgin Isles are Trust Havens, which is infinitely worse. Roughly half of all global wealth, over 55 trillion, is in hidden trusts that don't officially belong to anyone, so can't be subpoenaed or taxed. But yes, Panama is pretty bad for the middling elite. The super elite use trust havens.

[@petev3398]

Rumor has it that he initially went to Germany many years ago because he had the blood disease (some said he had HIV, but all are just rumors. The palace never confirmed this) and Germany had the medical technology to cure him. It started by going back and forth. But later he got used to the country and started to stay there most of the time. Before his father died, it was not a big issue, since he was not the head of the state. But now he's the king and it seems he still wants to maintain his lifestyle.

[@oraclex2976]

This fruit should abdicate. He does not look too bright.

[@vapidrabbit198]

he doesnt look that well anyway. i doubt he'll be on the throne very long.

[@taejo4975]

Compare to his father he is a nobody

[@midnightteapot5633]

He has always been a bit odd I think . He did complete the training for officer cadets at the Royal Military College in Canberra Australia , and was awarded paratroopers wings , so he has or had some character at least!

[@polymorph8158]

@rynn ???

[@Johnnythakyd]

@rynn then god must look like if the perfect example of inbreeding had a baby with a brain dead horse cause he looks like his mother should have just swallowed.

[@polomadmo]

I'm not sure the King looks of sound mind, being guided along by that women and moving so slowly like that..

[@kelseyknock2356]

He’s shwacked on drugs

[@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki]

early onset dementia??? meds?

[@anarchocommunist3888]

shwacked lol

[@kelseyknock2356]

@@Dwightstjohn-fo8ki Watching him reminds me of Ozzy Osbourne or clips where they are leading Marilyn Monroe around while she’s high as a kite on pills 🪁 He’s not not here, his brain is cooked.. and if he’s not on street drugs he’s most likely enjoying his prescribed cocktail of narcotics. It’s crazy what higher ups can get their hands on.

[@kyupified2440]

He’s looking like a puppet you can easily drag lol

[@LeeKirkman88]

Does anyone else get the impression he is really ill or greatly troubled? he does'nt even smile

[@sm-bp7fg]

GuitarFreak w/out those intelligent women around him he would be faqqed he’s a nut case bro google him. Tell me a sane person behave like that.

[@LeeKirkman88]

I never even knew Thialand had a monarchy i know nothing about him only that he looks in a bad way he looks like an empty shell

[@Calvinwiresner]

when he is in Thailand he doesn't smile cause he misses German sausages.

[@u.synlig]

@@Calvinwiresner Curry-spicy? Or traditional?

[@ainorbaibe]

@@Calvinwiresner 😹😂

[@rvp6643]

King Rama I: Establish a new city (Bangkok) King Rama II: Poetry and Economics King Rama III: Diplomacy and Economics King Rama IV: Astronomy and Science King Rama V: Reform and Modernize the country King Rama VI: Education and Military King Rama VII: Gave democracy to the citizen King Rama VIII: (not much because he reigned for only a few years) King Rama IX: Help the people against poverty. (Sufficiency economy) King Rama X: eat, sleep, travel, and have a lot of wives.

[@randolphpinkle4482]

And siphon as much money and power from his native land as possible.

[@danroux4010]

The decorated white military-like uniform looks ridiculous on a dude who did nothing to deserve it. He's fully delusional.

[@apegrasshoplizard]

You are ill informed. The man is a well trained officer.

[@michaelm3268]

@@apegrasshoplizard His dog is also an officer in the Thai army. Yes, seriously. It says enough about the Thai army. An army full of cowards who never won a war, and is there only to suppress the Thai people and to shoot at Thai students.

[@apegrasshoplizard]

@@michaelm3268 R.I.P. Air Marshall Fufu.

[@ragincajun7625]

@12 Any reason you didn't mention that the king had a dog who was an officer in the Thai air Force? Was that dog well trained in Thai military procedures?

[@englishrose5483]

Same in most monarchies. They send real men to die in their wars and yet wear military uniforms like they served on the war front. Cheeky bastards!

[@fly89]

it is amazing how his father was very much respected and loved by his people. Him.. not so much.

[@stevo728822]

Looks like he's had a stroke.

[@MHCE444]

*too much drugs

[@Ray-ce4sn]

If you expel him, he'll simply buy a hotel and immunity in another country. Remember, he has $40 billion under his personal name now.

[@Zim___]

Money meant nothing if his prestige are all time low.

[@rtaskyy]

Which is just crazy... thailands entire gdp is only 500B.

[@lelianarochefort3077]

Together the poor can overthrow any monarch, just look at the French revolution, money means nothing if you don't have the love or the support of the people who you want to rule.

[@talesj1987]

@@lelianarochefort3077 the problem is there are still brainwashed old fools who blindly serve him. the propoganda in Thailand has been for almost a centuries. It will take a long time for old generation to die out.

[@4120306]

70 billion... that we know of.

[@untouchable360x]

“Any man who calls himself king is no true king.” Tywin Lannister.

[@SB-qs9zu]

When he went to “study” in Australia as a young man, he caused a lot of headaches for the Thai Embassy in Australia. Germany should keep him there forever so it’d be more peaceful in Thailand.

[@capricornstar9803]

His Australian teacher who was interviewed for 60 minutes Australia said he was well behaved and quiet. 🤔

[@FutureGamesOfficial_]

@@capricornstar9803 money🤑

[@MohimanReang-hz4zv]

@rynn God who wear bra and crop top LMAO

[@AChannelFrom2006]

@rynn lol

[@danielvillanueva8775]

@rynn a god would not abandon a country but would listen to the people

[@missm1776]

I just clicked coz I don't know what kind of cake he was wiping his forehead with

[@M4dAf4ka]

He seems to be brain damaged.

[@ShahNewaz1]

Too much Wives xd

[@saqibrafiq5828]

Yes He has some illness

[@songsabai3794]

AS in many of the super wealthy aristocratic circles in Asia inbreeding has taken it's toll.

[@saqibrafiq5828]

@@songsabai3794 true

[@ehlee-mp2lo]

toooo much drug and sxx ..

[@divyanshchalgotra2681]

Why does Thailand needs a king who spends most of his time out of his country?

[@SB-qs9zu]

Most well informed Thai people don’t want him but he has the military government pointing guns at the people’s heads if they dare say anything against this idiotic king. I feel sad for the people and whoever are fighting for democracy!

[@sergemison5584]

I thought his father was the ironic king?

[@camerontaylor7471]

@@SB-qs9zu yeah that’s what a criminal slave master would do... he is no different...

[@wander6962]

Don't​ remember he​ is​ a​ human​, so​ why​ he​ can't​ has his​ freetime​ like​ normal​ people?

[@yurisabrori]

The King just a tip of iceberg. There are many people who support Thai Monarch. If The People doesn't want a King, it means The People behind The King don't have power anymore

[@AndorranStairway]

I feel sorry for the Thai people that they had to go from King Bhumibol to this man who’s disgraced Thailand his whole life.

[@commentwhendrunk]

Long stays in Thailand also a headache for the Thais.

[@adejareojo]

"A King has his reign, and then he dies. It's inevitable." - Meredith Vickers(Prometheus 2012)

[@ichigo2012hollowmask]

Terrible movie

[@nothing5779]

Kings have children...

[@michaeltagwireyi600]

the king i don't think he is running the country look how his wife holds him and pulls him she is calling the shots

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

He seems like he’s on drugs.

[@akshayjb8205]

I smell some conspiracies here

[@tubetubecommentor4795]

was gonna say that's not true. then I see it in the video. He looks like he's drunk and being guided by his wife

[@songsabai3794]

The Thai-Monarch do not involve themselves in the Countries affairs. The previous King however, did a tremendous amount of work on behalf of the country and people,but that was under His own directive.

[@bekind6513]

Nonsense, he's had more Queens removed than a roudy LGBTY party on a Friday night. He definelty in power. He's just coked up to his eyeballs.

[@Phyx1u5]

that hotel is the only hotel making massive bank during these times lol

[@yokai_G]

This King looks sick 🤒👀

[@moos5221]

He looks like Otto Warmbier when the North Korean soldiers where escorting him to the plane back to the USA. Has anyone checked if he might be braindead and someone else just runs the country in his name? That's why they are hiding him in a Hotel in Germany?

[@simplefolk8991]

He is indeed merely a puppet head mostly. Thailand is also a constitutional monarchy. The military junta is de facto the highest source of power (even made their own constitution to suit themselves).

[@goforgold7082]

Definition of a king : an overrated human being living a luxury existence paid by hardworking citizens who sometimes cannot even afford to buy a loaf of bread.

[@camerontaylor7471]

The whole idea is pure insanity! How and why human beings allow their own oppression and slavery is beyond me! A king is a criminal!

[@user-ws4zi4ps2x]

Actually. Now people here cannot afford even their necessary food 🍱 for living .There are small shops are now closed in tourist city. They decide to immigrant their families to birth hometown.

[@englishrose5483]

@@jaouad_h That still doesn't make it right or fit for this day and age.

[@brianheard4565]

Errm, it's a bag of rice.

[@goforgold7082]

@Bries Monis I hate Communism. Its only working for those on top who lives off the workers. Of course they will sing its praises because it suits them perfect

[@georgepetrin1334]

It's both sad and ironic: the king runs away to Germany with Thailand's riches and the protestors are charged by the military with defaming the king! The world upside down.

[@giantcookie5925]

"Great Hoten SonnenBich" Me who is not german : Damn the hotel suits him

[@loopingpong1412]

LMFAOOOOO

[@giantcookie5925]

@@loopingpong1412 hehe

[@matthewona]

Finally!!! Thai people waking up.... They are looking for a King worthy of the Thai people's love. Power rests with the people

[@Dash101]

I dont envy the position Germany gotten into

[@wellmakeitworth1316]

They always tend to get the short end of the stick in history.

[@mariatheresap5633]

He looks like He is suffering stroke from the way he moves.

[@__Andrew_]

Tech point... DW.. If you're going to put so many ads in then please at least get a quality link for your interviewee. Would have sounded better on a phone landline.

[@skylineXpert]

He will never achieve the same popularity his dad had. The pople barely know him with his long exiles.

[@idontgiveafulldamnfuck4697]

his father, the late king must be great but he failed to raises his son, i always wonder why some people said that that person was great and blah blah blah but why his children are different than him ? thats makes me realised that sometimes parents always thinks that they are right and cant even understands their child cause they gives birthes to their little children and hopes to brainwash them successfully, unfortunately no, they was actually people with their own story and fates and destiny. if a king failed to be a king, it must be because he thought the responsibilities is just about wearing the crown and took the power and title despite he even doesnt want to be the king. just stays in germany, the king maybe gonna get killed in thailand anyway.

[@skylineXpert]

Was Rama x prepared enough to become king? It could have been done better. I hope the heir to the throne wont repeat the mistake. We might see the same with prince charles in the UK

[@caseylevins7216]

His father wasn't perfect, but he was the real deal and would be ashamed of his son.

[@adarshsrivastava1941]

Germans always straight talking. I really like working with them.

[@chestermosburger3113]

my grandpa didn't

[@intellectualsmoke]

He's gone right?@@chestermosburger3113

[@jfiekms]

@@chestermosburger3113my grandpa died fighting against the red plague

[@siddharthaarora3381]

Is it just me, or does the king seem high and confused during all his public visits in this clip?

[@stijnhs]

I didn't know the German foreign minister had a Scottish accent 😅

[@persimmon93]

Scottish accent is derived from the German accent.

[@Mattsta2010]

@@persimmon93 If he learned English from a Scottsman (person) you pick it up. I met a half italian / japanese guy who sounded like Sean Connery...Educated in HK, Scottish teacher. It was very cool!

[@FC-hj9ub]

It's the interpreter.

[@stijnhs]

@@FC-hj9ub applause for being the first one to understand the joke 😂😂

[@densem7447]

The king looks terrified in front of the people

[@mohilibya9692]

The idea of monarch, kings and queens, is obsolete.. The only kings should stay are those on playing cards..

[@ExcelonTheFourthAvalonHeirs]

I kinda disagree. Let me tell you something, Thailand experience lot of coup d'etat and most of the whole world don't know about it. The reason is because the previous Thailand king can keep it under control. And most of Thailand respect the previous king. Monarchy not that different with other kind of government. It's pretty much the same. The world still controlled by the rich and influential family. Those politicians families are pretty much nobel family and feudalism. The good government is good government whether it is monarchy or not. But, I definitely prefer democracy.

[@keysemerson3771]

What illness does he suffer from. Can't seem to walk without support? And the glazed look?

[@SL-sd3sg]

Looks botoxed

[@krishnasubhasanthi6535]

His Father, His Late & Most Gracious Majesty, Bhumibol Adulyadej, King Rama IX, was a great King, and he was loved by Thai people and was considered as God. When he died, each and every Thai cried and grieved...

[@mjama2132]

Only allah swt is the most gracious majesty no offense im not trying to be mean

[@manrom2101]

Nothing to do with the theme: it's nice that you let the interviewee say 'thank you' at the end, so often news providers just say bye and cut there, I think is very likeable this way.

[@udipta21]

An Indian guy speaking in English on German television about Thailand. What a world we live in.

[@hmmmmmmm8412]

It's Germany's International news channel

[@intellectualsmoke]

Wrong its a Germany born man, who learned to speak English doing his Job. Racism is a sickness, get help yesterday.

[@harriskhan2126]

Meine liebe Deutchsland ❤️🙏🇧🇩🇩🇪

[@Happy_HP98]

Have Thais ever wondered "Is this king worthy of being their king?"

[@PrimoStracciatella]

Young Thais are realizing this more and more.

[@KevinPhillips_kw]

No need to have a headache - just block him!

[@HarshRajAlwaysfree]

He looks like he cant even walk properly, something is fishy here clearly he keep being the king and being greedy is profiting someone else as well

[@prla5400]

sex addiction, sweating even to walk. after all imo Thailand thrives on sex tourism.

[@rakharashya1434]

I thought the thumbnail was the king putting a subway sandwich to his eye

[@hlaks1207]

This is what happened to the American Shah of Persia

[@ryhanzfx1641]

Yeah lets just hope it doesn't end in an oppressive succesor regime, i for one grateful for the fall of the Shah but certainly not for the latter regime

[@Inviting1word]

But the shaw really could through a party.

[@rasul407]

I was thinking the same thing. Except Shah of Iran was thrown out of power already this king still has chance to save his life/wealth by just signing over the power

[@Zim___]

@@ryhanzfx1641 Thais only have military coup, multiple military coups actually. The only possible regime is a military govt like its neighbour, Myanmar.

[@lowlandtech]

It looks like the king has some heat related sickness. In every video he's either sitting down, or fighting to not pass out. It would explain why he prefers the cool air of Bavaria instead of the killing heat of Thailand.

[@zinc_trioxide]

He won't be back because he know how King Louis XVI die...

[@kenxiong6830]

The Thai king needs to stop being a kardashian and rule his kingdom like his father did

[@fajaradi1223]

If only he could

[@mariekim5182]

Is he ok? He has a dazed unfocused look in his eyes and it seems like he's being guided or at least supported by the person next to him. Anyway, kudos to the protesters in Thailand. Keep up the good fight✊

[@boombamm6111]

The monarchy in Thailand passed away along with King Bhumibol Adulyadej. I have no good words for the current one.

[@evropakhan1137]

“Can’t do much”? Bruh it’s your country ask him to leave? If he says no then kick* him out it’s YOUR country and you have that power because it’s YOUR country??

[@thisguy4614]

What like a republic?

[@magniwalterbutnotwaltermag1479]

It refers to political moves, it's not like the king doesn't have any non-powerful supporters that can instill backlash even if the majority won't care, our politicians always like to talk about consequences and drawbacks so sorry for that

[@fexonix]

even kim jong un have more dignity 😂

[@mairaa9184]

The queen seems so protective of the king. Locking her hand grip tightly around his arm like he is going to fall down..

[@rosalindpk4578]

That’s not the queen tho. None of those women were.

[@bunnyblue3082]

Seeing the footage I was wondering if he was ill and stayed in Germany to get treatment?

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

I remember visiting Thailand some 20 years ago, and the king being kind of a holy figure in Thailand. He was untouchable. He must have messed up to piss people off like that.

[@spiritualanarchist8162]

@@matsu_moshi9867 O.K. That makes sense.

[@andrewsemple692]

I’m angry for the Thai people, they’re such beautiful people

[@observerguy6943]

I was really shocked how people react to their new king.i have always known that his father was so respected and reverred by both military and the public. Even the old king can persuade military coup to stop.thats how respected the former king was but his son is opposite from his father

[@stephenbouchelle7706]

This is much better coverage than the King-in-a-crop-top gossip. This beat the 60 Minutes segment.

[@ooooneeee]

Why doesn't Germany just declare him to be a persona non grata? We should have done that months ago. Cowardly federal government.

[@markv9]

It's not that easy , since this could effect trade and multiple Germans in Thailand and the Investment that they have put in.

[@carlosandleon]

that's a diplmatically dumb move imo

[@Sp4mMe]

It's not like he's doing anything in or to Germany. He's bought a house, and he's often living there. Yes, there recently was some fuss about that hotel business - but really only because it shouldn't have been allowed during Corona. Otherwise, from an everyday-German-perspective, he's basically just another rich and crazy dude.

[@user-xr3rb6pn9m]

​@@markv9 Germany is not afraid to put at risk its multi-billion projects even with Russia, because of poisoning of Navanly (which I highly appreciate). Why should Thailand be any different? What can they do? Deport German pensioners?

[@johanness.7813]

@@user-xr3rb6pn9m Deport all 25000-50000 Germans that live in Thailand. For sure they would not raise their voices when they are back home. Raise their voices for the AFD and cause even more idiotic protests that don’t care about corona.

[@edwardm1326]

I’m so glad to have our Queen and not this guy. 🇬🇧

[@nulnoh219]

Bruh i don't understand how this King can be so comfortable so far away from his Throne. Like bruh there are protests on the streets about your removal and he just chilling in Germany? He exiled himself before the protests started. Efficient.

[@PHlophe]

nobody can resist a Sauerbraten and a good Erdinger weissbier

[@Windona]

From what I understand he was like this long before being a king, and in Thailand a lot of people were praying upon his ascendancy to the throne. The current king can just let the military rule, and the military lets him have enough money to enjoy himself.

[@demonorse]

Bruh

[@alexeygraive1674]

i wonder, instead of renting the hotel for years. why not just buy it? it'd be cheaper right? and when he doesnt want to stay there anymore, the hotel could start profiting

[@humanofaugustana4979]

Germany has very strict laws regarding foreigner land possession? Besides, how about Putin buying a district in the US? It's also a national security problem

[@alexeygraive1674]

@@humanofaugustana4979 its a bussiness tho, not for personal use. Putin bought a district in US? Wow never heard that.

[@abalada]

The hotel stay is just to avoid the German inheritance tax. He owned a house in Bavaria and his son still leaves there. But for the said reasons he has transferred the ownership of the house to someone else.

[@utkarshg.bharti9714]

What kind of a king is he? He inherited one of the most loved monarchies in the world, thanks to the amazing work done by his late and great father. He is so not ready for the title of Rama X.

[@henseltale8186]

I never see like that , give order from other country.

[@bobdownes162]

He "LOOKS OUT OF IT" to me. Perhaps divulging in too many Thai sticks .

[@aimisakee867]

Is he gay? I thought he's a womenizer

[@bobdownes162]

@@aimisakee867 A Thai stick is Marijuana on a wooden stick

[@bobdownes162]

@The Pornographer a Thai Stick is Marijuana on a wooden stick, (something like a chopstick ) which is usually about 10 cms in length.

[@aimisakee867]

@@bobdownes162 I see. Never done drugs.. Dont know their names lol

[@DhanishtaDevi]

I doubt its the green stuff he's on.

[@luufia]

why do i feel like i watched an add for bavaria ?

[@hanzz9083]

Shah: "will u be joining us soon brother??"

[@parkerjeon720]

Thumbnail looks like the king is wiping his head with a bread

[@HiAdrian]

It does! 😁 🍞

[@MrStringybark]

How strange. Watching his wife guiding him around, and then at the end almost holding him up as you would with a grandparent whose mental faculties are failing.

[@rosalindpk4578]

That’s not his wife. He has random concubines escort him. His most recent wife is exciled along with his children. He’s not a good king. I’m 1/2 Thai & it’s so sad to say this but the common people do not like his monarchy or the corrupt government.

[@MrStringybark]

@@rosalindpk4578 No matter who the people are who are with him it appears to me that he is not very aware of what is going on. Make your own mind up what is causing this situation where he needs to be guided around like he's been drugged or he has some form of mental infirmity

[@monas6846]

He has three sons from one his former wives. They’re doing extremely well professionally, one is a doctor and the rest are lawyers. But he has banned them from entering the country. I think given a chance, they’ll be much better rulers since they’ve been living a humble lives overseas without any support from the royal family and their father.

[@NechamaGluck]

Wait, he banned his own sons from the country?

[@jcr2408]

@@NechamaGluck yea

[@jcr2408]

He really lost his mind with that

[@irinakrugler9158]

The king and/or his advisers must have known German laws much better than the Germans. That's probably one of the reasons he chose Germany to enjoy himself fully and not worry too much about getting kicked out. He seems like a deplorable human being as well.

[@pskgetcrazy1641]

In the latest news, Thai police ceased what appears to be the biggest ketamine lot, weighting in 11.5 tonnes. But after 24 hours of ceasing the goods, police has to let it go because of “miss understanding” that it is a ketamine, “it is not a ketamine, it is Trisodium phosphate.”this is a statement of the minister of justice Somsak Thepsutin said in the later press conference announce the mistakes that he and the DEA had made. Meanwhile Thai people especially teens and people who are concerns of this ketamine has make some skeptical consumption that this lot is the order from the palace itself. Many of which are said some weird activity from the king that his wife has to carry him around because of his addicted to this ketamin and other illegal substance while stayed at Germany.

[@mustbeyourimagination8651]

What i know that Sultan of Brunei is a strict person but at least sultan of Brunei care about His Country

[@cheesemaster113]

He is literally a king...and he doesn't want to stay in his country????? Come on dude, Germany is nice, but Thailand should be just as much fun if not more fun .

[@tld8102]

The king can get around this law by establishing the property as a embassy right?

[@MrHoelderlin]

no

[@NyanyiC]

Worth a try 😁

[@danielbtwd]

Wow, all those medals , must be one tough soldier.

[@Not_a_number_]

I misheard his name as Maha Vajiralongcon. 😂

[@pauls4923]

His dad was a beloved figure for 70 years, selfless towards his own people-the current king seems like a total playboy, selfish loser

[@AzzrudinJamil]

He looks and walks like Frankenstein...

[@mudman189]

A German news agency has a host speak English with a Indian accent. Wired !

[@jnusslein6301]

Bavaria really good place for kings

[@jamesharry864]

Hello, how are you doing?

[@whatsgoingon71]

Not really. The first Bavarian King lost his whole army in Napoleon's russia campaign. The second had to abdicate because he was banging an irish dancer on the side. The third one has committed the the atrocity of making Lederhosen a thing. The fouth was mad, killed his doctor and committed suicide by drowning himself in a lake. The fifth, was another basket case. The last one was kind of ok, but ultimately lost the crown of bavaria forever. It's a pretty bad track record for the Bavarian Royal dynasty, if you ask me.

[@sirloin6856]

Tbh it's kinda interesting to witness a royal feud in this day and age

[@rext8949]

Uneasy lies the head which wears the crown.

[@Whassevah]

@5:02 He said, " ...interplay of basic and international factors." But how about enjoying foreplay in a foreign land.

[@newyorkwanderer3290]

We do not need Kings and Gods .

[@magniwalterbutnotwaltermag1479]

We actually need Gods lmao, kings too like in the netherlands or in northern europe, they bring pride and support, they also have trade and personal assets that can help, Gods on the other hand are just important as a human, even if there are no Gods it is still important to worship them because we would have no morals

[@laracroft1539]

If he could only truly care about his people.... Sad

[@mickydan87]

Monarchy has no place in our thailand....I do not accept him as my king

[@azhariabuawa6091]

Poor unnecessary comments, please mind your own business. This is purely a thai personal matter which concerns the thai people. This king is highly educated, clever, and as a king, or like any ordinary thai citizen, he is enjoing his life. Ordinary thai people are having many mistresses, its part of the thai culture. Anyone who is rich will certainly live in lucsurious hotels. What is wrong in that. The thing that most of the commentators dont know is that the kingdom is cermonial and all the decision are adopted by the elected parliament and the govenment, and the kings job is to ratify and i think that doesnot require him to be present in thailand all the time. He is enjoing himself. He is free to do that and still the majority of thai people love him and me too. I think there is no need to show jealousy because is enormously rich. Dont forget he is a king. Song pra charoen.