Thailand: Has the God-King lost his clothes? - VisualPolitik EN

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Thailand has always suffered from one of the most oppressive and unique political systems in the world: a mixture of military dictatorship, monarchy, and theocracy. However, all of this could change.
Since the mid-2020, the streets of Thailand have been filled with protests led by Mr. Thanathorn Juangroogruangkit and other figures such as lawyer Anon Nampa, who are calling for democracy, economic reforms, and free elections. In a country as monarchical and traditional as Thailand, more and more people are joining these protests.
But why have these movements arisen just now? What are these protesters asking for? And what are their chances of success? In this VisualPolitik video, we answer these questions.
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[@POTATOEMPN]

You are likely to find your way to Thailand. Then you will be seduced by a beautiful woman, and she wants to wait until marriage. Then you get married, and find out that she is actually a he..... What do you do? Do you stay, because you fell in love? Or do you leave because they lied to you, even though you love them and wish them the best?

[@ChocoBeanChat]

What’s the deal with the King’s dog?

[@v-rex6262]

There were four Hunger Games movies nitwit.

[@barrydysert2974]

@@POTATOEMPN 🙏💜🙏 nice

[@radha94]

Could you please make a video about Why is American colleges so expensive and how to make it affordable

[@lymancopps5957]

I was in Thailand long ago when the current king was the crown prince, while riding in a cab, my tour guide started telling me how the crown prince was unpopular and went into some of the specifics. The driver of the cab gave her a stern look through the rear view mirror. She stopped mid sentence with a look of fear on her face.

[@terrythekittieful]

I met a Thai monk on a country bus in Australian ten or so years ago. He brought up the subject of the then Prince (King to be) and had nothing good to say about him. Thais need to grow up. Covid is ravaging the country now, Prayuth has no idea of what to do and the King is still in Germany?

[@oratank]

@@terrythekittieful " Covid is ravaging the country now, Prayuth has no idea of what to do and the King is still in Germany? " and this will start making people weak up from their own delusional Cheer! :D

[@conmane3341]

Today, there is no one fear him now as we mocking him every single second

[@leonbaylon1893]

That's scary being a tourist and having the king of Thailand in disguise as your taxi driver.

[@cakey6636]

@@terrythekittieful define “Thais need to grow up”? Do you think we want this?

[@fredericdietrich8577]

The only king germany is left with :D

[@C152SharjilJafri-hd5tq]

*Who doesn't even rule Germany, yah.

[@weedbaron3943]

Traurige Realität. Ich will unseren Kaiser zurück! Immerhin zahlen wir die „Sektsteuer“ für die kaiserliche Marine. Translation: Sad reality. I want our emperor back! We actually still pay taxes explicitly for the imperial navy -.-

[@knockknock1246]

Who is King over Germany? Deep State.

[@mosso-cb4jh]

The last King ruling from Bavaria walked into lake Starnberger in 1886 and comited suicide. Maybe the thai King will solve the Problem himself, he has a house at the same lake.

[@knockknock1246]

@@mosso-cb4jh I would only say this is probable if Deep State has the dirt on him and threatens to make it public. An Epstein / Operation Brownstone type of thing. He is not only kept in sight but also kept within grasp. I hope he is not in a position like this which would be both tormenting and very difficult to deal with every day...do and say this, or else... horribleness. I wish the best for all Thai people soon but I believe some behind the scenes forces are in control here...who has the answer to this question? Can this person be accessed to ask...? Surely they would be compromised also...

[@RAS_Squints]

Well Grant is now on a list for disrespecting the Thai King. Apparently that is a thing and it happened to John Oliver

[@nedrain9044]

You are absolutely right. I'm serious, he can expect to be arrested and charged if he ever even transits through Bangkok airport.

[@heyyou3heyyy424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXVq4tjjNN4nrc king thai very good . Project king❤❤❤

[@jhanedoe]

Name dropping the script writer at 4:35 might help him in his case 🤔

[@ps-zp6mr]

John oliver who is slave of Qatar sheikh you mean 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@idw9159]

how do we get 7 billion people to join?

[@kanompia]

As a Thai, I respect you very much, you did homework very well, explained very clear in a short time. Thank you, I shared your vdo to my foreigner friends to help them understand the situation here. The cruelty of this system is far from your imagination. Reformation is not enough we demand a revolution.

[@kanompia]

@Abhijeet Kundu What else do you want? Already told you, we want a revolution for poor people of Thailand. We want a political system that created by people for people and above all the power in the hands of Thai people.

[@carlosr192]

A simple life of the rulers religious or not...good and stable law for the people. Believe me, the whole system arrangement is just minor detail.

[@Kitsune_Dev]

Thank you for covering this, I am from Thailand. I really want our country to become Developed instead of Developing

[@chansouvannarath3789]

Thailand is developed but for the rich (sakdina class) only. I was born and raised in Laos into the sakdina class so I was fortunate enough to get good education, Thailand has to change.

[@maclivingcolor2831]

So just want to ask who will be leading the country. Thaksin or Thanathorn all want power. Use to come across those two Hitler in disguise. Watch with their money, they will turn worng to be right. Just like I saw 15 yrs ago in Chiang mai where they use money to buy election voter and this time they pay peoples to use the social media instead. Please learn from the past before you step forward.

[@Lauriehi]

​@@maclivingcolor2831 What about Prayuth ChanOCha? Did he win the election by himself? NO! because he got help by OECT

[@user-dy3wv1xf2u]

@@maclivingcolor2831 you are right.We Thai people now admire Gen.Prayuth Chan o cha the best leader in the world of Covid 19.Very good ruler who can lick down the country and Thai people still goid life.Not like in many countries if lick down long term like Thailand their peopke will have no foid to eat.😂😂😂

[@user-dy3wv1xf2u]

@@chansouvannarath3789 stop dreaming.Now a lot and huge numbers of tourists visited Thailand.Thailand us a develip country and a lot of things are better than their country.A lot of people crazy to live in Thailand and now the government has to limit the number of tourist who want to live in Thailand Think about it.Dont be very idiot who lusten with no evidence.

[@ignotaskatkus7685]

Officers: Commander, the myanmarian planes have been spotted on the western border. What are youre orders? Commander: BARK

[@cossacktwofive4974]

They are called Burmese, not Myanmarian despite the name of the country.

[@ignotaskatkus7685]

@@cossacktwofive4974 sorry, my bad

[@KyleMontanaro]

there's one less holiday destination for you mister!

[@opfno2972]

Hey you3 Heyyy jeez read the room , will you?

[@paulwally9007]

I'd hate to see what his bombs are made of.

[@theshadowman1398]

Their Royal house is utterly mental. And now I am not allowed to enter Thailand.

[@SobaYatai]

Lol

[@phantira29]

You can still come. The rule mostly applies when you live in Thailand .

[@fari212]

@@phantira29 how are you not allowed to enter Thailand when you are already in thailand?

[@lancesay]

@the shadow man, inbreeding always ends up like this...

[@mtha7796]

Becuase it's Covid 19. idiot.

[@DavendraKissoon]

Correction: Vishnu is not a Goddess, Vishnu is male

[@user-cr3pn7rk2v]

Yes and the avatar Rama is also male

[@hijazzains]

Vishnu is a bisexual god....

[@DavendraKissoon]

@@hijazzains The form Vishnu is male.

[@GBExpansion]

Vishnu preservers.

[@boulderbash19700209]

That'a a lesse majeste.

[@Scarsofevil]

Either he goes out peacefully and retains his monarchy as a "figurehead" or loses everything..... Just follow Japan's or England's model.

[@ClockworksOfGL]

It took two American nukes to make Japan’s emperor a figurehead, so......

[@FlorinDaniel]

"Quick,bring the guillotine boys" - a french guy shout in the background

[@Scarsofevil]

@@ClockworksOfGL Well the Japanese don't see their emperor as a god anymore... and as for the British, the monarch kept signing manga cartas and are still respected as a monarchy today, they get to keep their wealth, still get royalties for their lands, and their people are happy.

[@Scarsofevil]

@Lazer Benabba Then you guys can do something to get rid of them once and for all. You're a democracy. Don't know why nothing has been done. The way I see it, it was land that they conquered over centuries and passed down to family, and given what they had before vs what they have now, I'm pretty sure they would still love to be an actual monarchy with real power. But they don't. And given what the Monarchy has done for the British over these centuries, I would say UK citizens had it pretty good. There was no "revolution", and the monarchy slowly let their power slip away giving the people more freedoms, and a democracy.

[@DavidSmith-kd8mw]

@@Scarsofevil Cromwell?

[@user-wt9wu3lw3l]

I am Thai. Although graduated in finance, I once worked in legal related dept. One day my friend was bringing suit back with her at 5pm. I asked for reason since she normally had master degree class in university on that day. She said with straight face that because the judge is the lecturer. I got confused since our work attire, shirt and slack, is already quite formal. She answered that this is normal since the judge is acting as representative of the king, and further elaborated that there is also ceremony that the king directly delegate power to judge. Therefore, everyone should treat judge like king is participating by himself. I couldn't speak a word. That is the class, not the court, isn't it? The power of judge is spelled in constitution, right? A lot of WHY flew in my head. Plus, my friend wasn't even seem disturbed at all. In my opinion, it looks like all Thai legal people already accustom to such idea. And you have no hope to have fair verdict in monarchy related case nor hope for reforming by normal mean. PS. Sorry for my poor English.

[@2msvalkyrie529]

Wow ! Be careful .! You could be in danger . Thanks for the story.l!

[@thomasridenour277]

I wouldn't plan a visit to Thailand if I were you. As an expat who has visited over 70 countries and lived in quite a few for a year or longer, my best advise to anyone would wants to live outside of their native country, "DO NOT get involved in local politics and do not criticize your host country".

[@Rakonax]

if the protestwers win, and the king is gone, i want a special episode with grant live from thailand

[@kamilziemian995]

Me too.

[@thanakonpraepanich4284]

Take the number...

[@SwingEzzZZ]

Sorry he will never find a flight to Bang Kong.

[@graguitar6493]

Protesters don't have a chance

[@michaelzlprime]

Nero: my horse is now senator Thai frat boy king: Hold my beer.

[@marcusmees4625]

That was Caligula.

[@hour21]

It was Caligula, not Nero

[@opfno2972]

George Pearson he is obviously just spamming I mean just look at all the top comments

[@opfno2972]

*Top comments reply

[@ukflifestyle]

Alexander of Macedonia : i'll conquer your cities and name them after myself or my horse

[@Jarod-sm5rf]

The population of Thailand are realizing the king is not a god, they want freedom real freedom. Love to Thailand from Canada 🇨🇦

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I live in Thailand. Obviously this is just my opinion but for many years, Thailand existed as a hermit kingdom. The older Thais still live there but the new, more broadly educated Thais resist the currently dysfunctional monarchy. Thailand is no less free than the US or Canada and Canada arrested a businesswoman at the request of the US, so how free are you, really?

[@user-ty1jr8hy7e]

exactly

[@TonmaiNakornthab]

The dancer at 3:17 is Cambodian... I mean there are Cambodian scripts in the background. Vishnu is a god, not goddess and the temple at 5:38 is Burmese, not Thai... 🤦🏻‍♂️ I mean this is the 2nd video you did on Thailand and you’re still getting these details wrong :/

[@Aseandonjuan]

How to differentiate

[@nothing5779]

Yesssssss thanks

[@nothing5779]

@@Aseandonjuan research...?

[@mystyk5896]

To be fair, the dancers, dances, costumes and statues in thailand, bali and cambodia looks the same to a foreigners eyes. Yes i've been to all 3 countries.

[@lzh4950]

@@mystyk5896 Think these 3 countries practice a similar branch of Buddhism thought their languages' scripts are a bit different, though they're probably distant relatives of one another, having all originated from _Sanskrit_ I heard

[@crystalclear506]

Thank you for making this video. As a Thai and a supporter of the pro-democracy movement myself. I'm glad that our voices are being heard. I enjoyed watching this channel a lot and I'm glad that you finally made a video about our recent political situation. Keep up the good work. Cheers from Thailand :)

[@hassanalihusseini1717]

I wish you can get rid of no 10, but NOT of the monarchy. Hoipe no 11 will be more like no 9.

[@il_vendicatore]

@@hassanalihusseini1717 agree

[@path_teller]

3:18 She is not Thai. That is Cambodian show. Language on the screen is in Cambodian.

[@DewHope]

Well spotted! This video is riddled with mistakes and half facts.

[@anonymousdionesus8726]

@@DewHope exactly!

[@SwingEzzZZ]

Funny he said Bang Kong. What does he know about Thailand not to mention Thai politics. I bet that one Thai politician hired him to do this. I hope his karma will get back to him soon.

[@mich5677]

I’m Thai & think you did a good job except that you didn’t show the fun parts which are his dog birthday party and the way he dressed when he was in Germany( but the queen was in Switzerland)😂😂. But I give you 5 stars anyway. Well done and please after the COVID-19 go to Thailand once in your life time. You wouldn’t be disappointed. ☮️

[@kiabvaj5656]

Unless you fall for the ladyboys. 😆🤣😂

[@graguitar6493]

Covid isn't going to end

[@graguitar6493]

@@kiabvaj5656 99% are easy to spot thankfully

[@kiabvaj5656]

@@graguitar6493 Not according to what I know.

[@graguitar6493]

@@kiabvaj5656 well you must not know that much then mate. No denying there are some that are hard to spot but most have over size heads, ugly muscular bodies and walk like a plank of woods up their coyt

[@leadershipclone]

i thought China and North Korea would be far ahead in terms of people in jail

[@BrownDusky]

Cant trust em data from an autocratic nations.

[@arale338]

they probably do, but they either heavily modify statistics or provide none at all

[@MrFateTube]

that's because chine doesn't count labor camps as jail

[@MathiasGmail86]

One word to understand that. Immediate executions.

[@DavidSmith-kd8mw]

I wonder if his numbers are per capita or just counts.

[@ohmmy999]

As a Thai who live long enough to appreciate Rama IX, I'd like to say that a good monarch have a place today. He fund lots of projects for his people unlike you know who, who love to seized government money while live in Germany with an army of concubines.

[@Meonium]

Sounds like the old king sucks at educating his heir.

[@MariaRodriguez-dx6sm]

So how the old king could have done such a terrible job educating his heir? Did he has other sons? Why he couldn't kick him out of the line of succession and find someone more fitted to rule?

[@ohmmy999]

So for those who wish to why the king won't take after his father. First, there is a rumours that in his family the daughters live with the father while the son live with the mother with that the daughters is actually highly supported. Second, the succession law is this the same as it is since ancient time meaning that it's male first female later and 3/4 of them is female.

[@phi4904]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/j2XFgamfr6aGmrc

[@fabienbosio5637]

The previous king also allowed the slaughtering of the protesters by the military. He also brought in the lese majeste law when he came to power after King Rama 8 was mysteriously shot in his bedroom (both were in the same room during the incident). He never smiled since. But it's possible it was truly an accident. Yeah still better than the current king. |||

[@Formal-Poetry]

As a Thai, I've got to say this was very well presented. Lots of nuance that are often missed by foreign reporters. Bravo!

[@phantira29]

I agreed!

[@larsulrich2761]

So the Boy Scout's pledge & salute is the Hunger Games resistance sign.

[@karolisstanius3704]

This is the comment I was looking for.

[@yaiburanakul8505]

Subversion!

[@joelewis8770]

I lived in and worked in Thailand in the early 2000s. At that time all of the Thais I met held a deep affection for their then king, often recounting the sacrifices he and his brother went through for the people's sake. Even then the people i met were not keen on his declared heir the crown prince becoming king. They really liked his sister, the crown princess though.

[@JA-vz1nl]

@12:55 "Thailand has always had good relations with the West, and particularly with Japan.." *checks map* ..wait what, when has Japan been considered 'West'?

[@vinvin1082]

In other words: Thailand is the country of hookers for the West lol

[@JoiskiMe]

There's "particularly" is referring to "relations", not "Western countries". There is a comma and then "and" - a coordinating conjunction that refers to the addition of an element to the previous element/group: Japan. So it's not saying Japan is a western country.

[@davidshirley7712]

And I thought Japan was in the east

[@thehumancanary131]

@@davidshirley7712 There were certainly a lot of Japanese tourists in Thailand during WW11.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

@@thehumancanary131 I am a Malaysian. The King of Malaysia is highly regarded .

[@mathgamer8787]

I've been to Thailand multiple times and lived there for a while. The country and the people are absolutely amazing. With that being said, my advice to anyone who wants to visit is really simple, don't involve yourself in those protests and avoid talking about politics to people. Other than that just enjoy yourselves and remember the penalties for foreigners tend to be much stricter than that of locals.

[@kenlan3347]

Grant, for your safety, never visit Thailand after you make this video

[@omarpatriotsfan606]

Lol Kim Jong Un went to school in Switzerland too. Imagine his friends there asking him what he will do after school.

[@mariamcunningham6946]

Haha They both totally different era.

[@theethattheerakulwanich1289]

Naah mate this dude went it Australia only his father went to swiss

[@dafuqmr13]

"Well Waltz im going to nuke USA" *everyone laughs while the young Kim Jong Un keep his straight face*

[@Caesar88888]

kim is much humbler he is not god, just a great leader

[@skylineXpert]

His dad was the peoples king. His son, more or less the people havent seen much of him. He will never achieve his dads popularity

[@yossathorntawabutr3144]

His dad wasn't really a people's king. He just cared to work with the propaganda team.

[@freezinganimenz7835]

I thank him for dhoi kam dehydrated strawberry

[@alphahumlek8993]

His dad was never the people’s king. He seems like that because he produced tons of propaganda and indoctrination. When I was in elementary school, I was forced to watch and study his propaganda (it’s literally like North Korea). His dad also ordered the massacre of university students on 14 October 1973. (Here is the official CIA document confirming this fact, check it out. It’s on page 5) www.cia.gov/library/readingroom/docs/DOC_0006007684.pdf?fbclid=IwAR2-APVMR91mn4tp2ZLQ9ZnC3aD42_oo9avSHe6v-dIqTWqbbtsUA-fPVbY

[@freezinganimenz7835]

@@alphahumlek8993 where did you even get this

[@alphahumlek8993]

@@freezinganimenz7835 Well I’ve seen people shared it. And it is 100% legit tho as it’s from the official CIA website.

[@krebsfish5035]

No need to apologise, it's always funny to see people from other country struggle to pronounce Thai name lol

[@The00ching00]

Finally! I've been waiting for this from you guys!

[@paternoaparente2196]

I already know what's happening in Thailand. I was just here to watch Grant struggle with the names. Was not disappointed.

[@gordonlumbert9861]

I must say the previous King was quite popular from what I am told. I get the same message from Americans who lived in Thailand (non-tourist) and Thai people I've met. I was told by some people that they expected major political problems when the current King ascended to the throne as he wasn't well behaved.

[@Rob-qv8hi]

Shirtless Putin is back in the beginning! For the next beginning should be Xi Jingping dipping his hand in a bunch of honey.

[@boulderbash19700209]

@Osakpolo Asemota Maybe because according to mainstream media, Trump "lose" the election (the election is still undecided yet, though)

[@heyyou3heyyy424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDZg5WJna-qZpY true. King thai very good😍😍 . Bad protest👣👣👎👎😤👣👎😤

[@thericesquad]

@@heyyou3heyyy424 If you beleive anything that paranoid luny weaves out of real facts. Your luny as well. That man is so confused he has the right and left against him.

[@awaterplease7885]

Great video! Even though I've seen several videos about this topic recently, this one was very informative for me. Thx!

[@mulyadirusli]

I stop watching right after "Bangkong". Sure and the island next to England is Airland

[@TonmaiNakornthab]

This channel really doesn’t pay attention to minor details 🤦🏻‍♂️ they used footages of Cambodian dancer and Burmese temple here as well

[@limouzine1529]

@@TonmaiNakornthab All those minor details....They are simply too irrelevant. Just shut off your brain and believe in everything they show you. Also forget about the accuracy of information. When the presenter has a cool shirt and speaks with a entertaining accent, nothing else matters

[@limouzine1529]

LOL!

[@AW-rv6fz]

He literally said THIGH LAND like Trump did lmao

[@boulderbash19700209]

@@TonmaiNakornthab "Burmese, Cambodian, Thailand .. What the difference does it make *snort" - THE producer

[@jerryrace4021]

As someone that has been in Thailand 10 pluse years i highly dought any chance will happen with peaceful protest.....

[@KyleMontanaro]

Can't believe you passed a "remote working" joke like that

[@pokvirus5705]

I don know how you manage to make this video so detailed and comprehensive, one of the best video on these platforms about Thailand current politics.

[@flamos44]

there is a misunderstanding of all this deity/god king business. Thailand is a buddhist country and in buddhism gods are nothing more than bodhisattvas or higher level beings who helped/learned from the buddha and exist on different planes of existence. Of course since Thailand follows theravada buddhism, one should not take the meaning of being god literally. Rather it is more that as the lord of the people the King is the upholder of the dharma and must act in accordance with it. Furthermore in the past the thai kingdom had close ties to the indian dieties such as Indra and Vishnu though in thailand they are not viewed as supreme deities like hinduism but as enlightend bodhisattvas. That is why he is held in so much reverence because he is supposed to be buddha's representative on the earth and act as an enlightened monarch. I dont get where these western notions of god kings applies. I mean sure if maybe thailand was a hindu nation/beleived in brahman then yeah the claim that the thai king is a god would work but they are a buddhist nation for the most part. Hope that makes sense so he isnt really a god king in the sense of being a literal deity but rather he is supposed to act as an enlightened monarch and protect the buddha's teaching and ensure he rules his people as such and that is why their is so much respect for him.

[@arthurfaria9086]

The reason that the Thai king is considered to be semi divine is because of the coronation ceremony. Even today, there are a group of Brahman priests attached to the royal court. Their temples are located near the Wat Suthat and it is they who perform much of the coronation ritual which is essentially Brahmanic in nature. Images of the hindu gods Phra Isuan (Shiva) Phra Narai (Vishnu) Phra Pee Kanet (Ganesh) and Phra In (Indra) are brought from their temples to the grand palace to take part in the coronation investiture. The hall in the palace where the king's major throne is located is called the Amarindra Winichai or Audience Hall of Indra indicating the king's semi divine nature. The Brahmans have a many other tasks such as lighting the sacred Chai candles and deciphering the royal horoscopes. The last service they perform for the king is the elaborate cremation ceremony which lasts one year and is all completely Brahmanic concluding with the huge Phra Men tower from where the kings body is burnt as he ascends into heaven. All of this and so much more can be found in a really great book "Siamese State Ceremonies" by Quaritch Wales

[@lisalph8922]

When going to see a movie in Bangkok, they require the audience to stand before the movie starts and show clips of the king in different places doing various things. When Bumibol (sp?) was king, they often showed him dressed in average clothes with a camera (one of his hobbies) around his neck or patting a kid on the head all backed by this sweet music. I have to admit that even I, a foreigner, welled up a bit as he seemed like such a good guy. Not saying that he wasn't but it's incredible how well PR can work. It's funny how we humans seem to need someone to look up to as a leader yet the reality is that most of them are enriching themselves at our expense with very few exceptions.

[@yoryor2954]

Well, he's anything but a fool. Had to admit it, his propaganda is really powerful. Ah I mean *was* powerful.

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

I ride my motorcycle regularly in remote parts on North and Northwest Thailand. As a photographer, I stop and walk around temples and public buildings. There are pictures of Rama 9 with his camera all over north Thailand. He started 476 Royal Projects all over the country to train and educate Thais. Rama 9 was a class act.

[@yoryor2954]

​@@topixfromthetropix1674 That's exactly what we were told to believe that it is a good thing. But there's no transparency. While using taxes to fund all the projects, many were thrown into jails for criticising or questioning about it, thanks to Lèse-majesté law. Today, it's about 4700 royal projects all over Thailand, more than 10 billion baht (300 million dollars) were spend on his royal projects each year. This is not including his personal usage. And take a guess, which royal family is the richest in the world? Not to mention that this authoritarian military government is the one who staged a coup in the reign of Rama 9, not 10. And also not the first military group who staged a coup in his reign, they are the 11th and the latest in his reign.

[@hkheyasa8484]

I thought this guys teeth were coated in gold lol. It distracts me every episode

[@athirstyguy]

Yeah man. It throws me off cz i always feel like it's just his setup with sunlight reflecting off all his teeth, but then i realise that rreeaallllyy shouldn't be possible.

[@paulsz6194]

Perhaps he eats a lot of Honeycomb?

[@mrgooglethegreat]

😭😭😭

[@paulsz6194]

@@mrgooglethegreat why you so sad? Are you related to him?

[@pritsingh9766]

I think he is a British?

[@mcaptain97301]

I lived in Thailand for a year. I had to leave. I was attending antigovernment protests wherever we found one. I started getting emails threatening my arrest.

[@fabienbosio5637]

@@livegaming7764 not Thailand, thats only Bangkok.

[@deboraleggerini5729]

Thailand is one of the most interesting and beautiful countries in the world. It should be on the top of your list...

[@dansmith2711]

WELL, NO. YOU ONLY SEE A GOOD SIDE OF THAI. THEY PUT IN AN INTERMENT CAMP IN THAILAND. AS A KHMER, I WAS THERE, ALMOST STARVE TO DEAD FROM HUNGER...YOU'RE AN AMERICAN AND SO AM I (BECAME AN AMERICAN IN 91). YOU HAVEN'T SEEN THE TRUE THAILAND

[@rala4081]

@@dansmith2711 what’s an interment camp?

[@waffelo4681]

@@rala4081 kinda like jail but for those who defy the king i guess

[@rala4081]

@@waffelo4681 k I think I get it thanks

[@mactheory3876]

How much for propaganda for Trump 2020?

[@reikomi]

'Good relationship with the west' like Japan

[@maxpayne892]

Lol ikr

[@yaiburanakul8505]

Haha

[@zacmarulo8721]

This system feels like the modern equivalent of the japanese shogunate system. The Thai king is like the Japanese Emperor and the Thai Prime Minister is like the shogun.

[@JohnnyJSmith584]

I thought I am the only one who think like this.

[@endzone2880]

Very informative content! I hope many ppl in 🇹🇭 would see it and start to think about their own future.

[@FAMENIWITS]

Thank you for doing the video! 🇹🇭

[@nickross4307]

IN CASE YOU DID NOT KNOW THE PREVIOUS KING SHOT HIS OLDER BROTHER... AND LOST AND EYE IN THE PROCESS............................

[@natthanindulpramote9687]

Ridiculous

[@nickross4307]

@@natthanindulpramote9687 SADLY IT IS TRUE..... BUT IN THAILAND THIS IS CENSORED AS IS EVERYTHING ELSE.... READ UP ON THE REAL HISTORY OF THE SO CALLED MONARCHY OF THAILAND...

[@nickeyfynn3270]

@@nickross4307 it was a car accident.

[@sydneymontgomerie7172]

@@nickross4307 I am Thai and no one knows why King Rama 8 dies, it is a mystery

[@sydneymontgomerie7172]

@@nickross4307 also he lost his eye in a car crash, don’t misinform others

[@dylreesYT]

With all that smiling, I think you enjoyed presenting this video more than you should have

[@bobdobbs3781]

Thanks for making a video about it. This need to be heard

[@Bruh-el9js]

glad to hear Newsvoice is still around

[@calvinchew7985]

FYI its NOT only Thai residents must stand up before the start of a movie in Thailand.. ALL moviegoers including non-Thai are expected to stand up in respect.. I have personally experienced this situation many times... my Thai friends reminded me firmly to stand up even though its my first time in a movie theater.

[@josta2010]

That and at 8am & 6pm every day in some public places the Thai national anthem is played over loud speakers and you're expected to stand still and show respect till it finishes.

[@Leopard0di]

3:12 bang kong? What is this wonderous place? a hybrid between bangkok and hong kong? i've got to visit

[@zainabsiddiqui7358]

Thank you. Well presented. Respect from Scotland.

[@dohj4959]

He didnt lose his clothes. He took them off himself, and pranced around almost naked, on taxpayer money in a foreign country.

[@dohj4959]

@@heyyou3heyyy424 yes the late king was greatly respected.

[@z.deutch1334]

...with his horde of concubines

[@MASViper]

The king in Thailand should follow how the sultans in the neighbouring country Malaysia act. No need for a special coach in train for him and his followers.

[@trl4963]

Malaysia economy and politics are shit shows too. The kings in Malaysia have no authorisation at all, the power is on the prime minister. Yet the prime ministers arent any better than their neighbours, moreover the country economy is in desperation from what I can see. Anyway both Thai and Malay are just two corrupted countries, if the Thai youngsters managed to change the constitution, i guess they are going to surpass Malaysia in a decade in terms of the economy.

[@MASViper]

@@trl4963 You know that I'm talking about how the sultans of Malaysia interact with ordinary people, right? For example, the sultan of Pahang and his queen are not feeling awkward with eating at normal places with people around them. Besides, the prime minister of Malaysia doesn't have all the power anyway. The power of military and some part of law that in the constitution like declaring a state of emergency are the power of the YDPA, not the federal government.

[@trl4963]

@@MASViper maybe you cant relate what im trying to say here tho, Thai king has the power to interfere and control the political issues in Thai, while king in Malaysia has absolutely no power on that. While this video is trying to tell how dominance is the Thai king and interfered in the process of democratic election. Hence, the king in Thailand is more like the prime minister in Malaysia, which corrupted system will always favour in their way. From my point of view, this video is trying to explain how democracy and monarchy should behave, not how friendly they should act upon the people.

[@MASViper]

@@trl4963 Wait, who is the one that elected the current Malaysian prime minister? Besides, my comment is more about what the Thai royal should do to have people on his side, not just saying he is on the people's side by riding a public train that has been modified specifically for him. It's not like he listened anyway. Information from Wikipedia of sultans in Malaysia (too lazy to explain in my own word): Each of the nine rulers serves as the head of state of his own state, as well as the head of the religion of Islam in his state.[3] As with other constitutional monarchs around the world, the rulers do not participate in the actual governance in their states; instead, each of them is bound by convention to act on the advice of the head of government of his state, known as Menteri Besar (pl. Menteri-menteri Besar). However, the ruler of each state has discretionary powers in appointing the Menteri Besar that commands a majority in the state legislative assembly, and refusing a dissolution of the state assembly when requested by the Menteri Besar.[citation needed] The powers of the monarchs have been restricted over time, although there is debate about the precise limits of their powers.[4] The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the federal head of state. His symbolic roles include being the Commander-in-Chief of the Malaysian Armed Forces, and carrying out diplomatic functions such as receiving foreign diplomats and representing Malaysia on state visits. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is the head of Islam in his own state, the four states without rulers (Penang, Malacca, Sabah and Sarawak) and the Federal Territories. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong is required to delegate all his state powers to a regent, except for the role of head of Islam. Similar to other rulers, the Yang di-Pertuan Agong acts on the advice of the Prime Minister, and has discretionary powers in appointing the Prime Minister that commands a majority in the Dewan Rakyat, the lower house of the Parliament,[5] and refusing a dissolution of the Parliament. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong also appoints the Yang di-Pertua Negeri, the ceremonial governors for the four states without rulers, on the advice of the Prime Minister and the Chief Ministers of the states. A unique feature of the constitutional monarchy in Malaysia is the Conference of Rulers, consisting of the nine rulers and the four Yang di-Pertua Negeris. The Conference convenes triannually to discuss various issues related to state and national policies. The most important role of the Conference is to elect the Yang di-Pertuan Agong every five years or when a vacancy occurs. Only the rulers participate in the election of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, as well as discussions related to rulers' privileges and religious observances. The Conference's other role in the federal governance of the country is to give consent to amendments of certain entrenched provisions of the federal constitution, namely those pertaining to the status of the rulers, the special privileges of the Bumiputra, the status of the Malay language as the national language, and the status of Islam as the religion of the federation.

[@trl4963]

@@MASViper no one elected lol, he went in from the backdoor lol

[@ujjwalsharma8295]

"Goddess" Vishnu, not really well researched, huh😅

[@haiqal5333]

This channel doesn't do research well on almost all the topics I have seen them touch.

[@richard0807]

@@haiqal5333 Couldn't agree more. This video is the biggest, steaming pile of crap about Thailand I have ever watched. So many inaccuracies and misleading statements it's hard to know where to start. But one glaring one was when the host said that the Thai government had told the people how they should vote in the recent referendum regarding a new constitution, as if this was an example of their apparently malevolent rule. That's precisely what David Cameron did when it came to the EU referendum in the UK! Even Barrack Obama expressed his opinion on that matter! The host is just another jerk pontificating about a subject he knows jack about, I'm afraid.

[@fruitybabyboy8286]

​@@richard0807 It would be a grave mistake to compare Thai government to David Cameron. First of all, they didn't just tell people to vote yes. But they also arrest a lot of people who campaign for vote no (since the new constitution grants unelected officials the power to vote for prime minister, the officials whom appointer is the junta itself). The media are also told not to give any platform for debate or risk being banned. Given all this, as a Thai, I think this is absolutely an example of their malevolent rule

[@richard0807]

@@fruitybabyboy8286 Utter rubbish.

[@fruitybabyboy8286]

@@richard0807 'kay

[@benedictosamosir9109]

You guys seems to be having fun producing this one.

[@gloriarojas2957]

Thank you! I like the way you broadcast the news.

[@sallieceelee5660]

21:39 Q: Will I ever get to go to Thailand? A: Yes. But whether you will ever get to leave? That's a different story...

[@kaotsun]

Please visit the country after the people have won, it’ll be a way nicer and safer place ;) That was a truly amazing episode thank you so so much. I must visit your patreon to support such quality content.

[@orasaboo]

I enjoy it, you did a great work. Explaining it. Thank you

[@krat40]

Pretty good info considering the dense consolidation of many events up until now. There's a lot more to it but a 22 min video packing in all that information was good. It even had a few bits of info that I didn't know of.

[@tempuraadamsson6905]

The dislikes of this clip came from Thai government and io for sure.

[@orangec.c7167]

io’s English are suck, I don’t think they will understand what we discussing about 😂

[@tempuraadamsson6905]

@@orangec.c7167 Yeah! Most of the defending replies seem like they're copy-pasted, mostly making no sense!!!

[@nad40]

Can you give me a reason .or you stupid .

[@nad40]

So the united Nations are stupid but only you clever

[@tempuraadamsson6905]

@@nad40 Reason??? I just gave u!

[@malalachernobyl5594]

Perhaps crowning the king in "King and I" would be better for Thai people.

[@prospero021]

The highly fictionalized king in Anna Leonowens' The English Governess in the Court of Siam is loosely based on the real king Rama IV.

[@kristoferalexander7559]

lol you should turn of the lighting to the circle light thing surrounding the VisualPolitik logo in the background. Just looks weird with all the cuts to the video :P

[@ninachumnanvech5212]

THANK YOU ERIC, YOU KNOW SO WELL AND GOOD SUMMERY.

[@franciscotorres1170]

“Thailand has always had great relations with the west, particularly Japan.” XD

[@weekdaycycling]

I think the Thai monarchy has a greater long-term relationship with the Swedish monarchy.

[@petchara2527]

especially when they invaded during ww2

[@waffelo4681]

Ofc,i still remember in my history class my teacher said that the thais give way to japan to land in malaysia easily so that they dont get conquered lol

[@grahammurray7426]

Japan's in the east its asian ?

[@pratyakshpatyal7868]

12:59 Japan in West 🙄 Yes world round

[@cresenter150]

Some countries don't use the same map. Some countries use a map that located America at the east. Asia, Europe, Africa at the west.

[@Random17Game]

This got to be one of the funniest VisualPolitik video EVER ahaha

[@bleakrevel]

Watching you chuckle at some of the facts in this video cheers me up no end.

[@tw25rw]

There was always going to be upheaval once the old king died. I'm sure it will get bigger and more violent. People always said (privately) that they would rather have the (fat) princess as monarch, rather than the crown prince, but the old king made him heir apparent. I remember when banknotes with the new king were issued. A barmaid kissed a note I gave her with the old king, and made a spitting motion to the new one. I expect there will be major change eventually. This king has 4 sons that he disowned when he divorced their mother. They grew up in the USA without the royal upbringing. His other son and heir appears to not be fully normal and probably could never perform royal duties like commanding an army. As for LGBT rights, none of that is a surprise. LGBT isn't an issue here really. Maybe in conservative organisations being a ladyboy might be a problem, but same sex couples are everywhere and open. People don't really care what others are getting up to. Also, Thais rarely bother with the family name except in formal situations. People are usually known by their first names. When things are normal in the world, do come to Thailand. It's a great place. The freaky shit, regular wtf moments, total lack of OHS awareness combined with generally pleasant and respectful people and top beaches and scenery make it a very addictive place.

[@barrydysert2974]

🙏💜🙏 Thank you

[@philread7668]

Just one thing to pick up on here; Thais generally uses a nick name. Not their first name. These seem to be chosen by their parents when they are babies. Most stick with these, some change them. Popular names translate to frog, bird, fatty, one, two and pig, etc.

[@tw25rw]

@@philread7668 Yes, you're right. I was thinking more about the politician with the long surname. Also the PM Prayuth.

[@heyyou3heyyy424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/iqDZg5WJna-qZpY true. King thai very good😍😍 . Bad protest👣👣👎👎😤👣👎😤

[@heyyou3heyyy424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXVq4tjjNN4nrc king thai very good . Project king❤❤❤

[@quiveringmoist7558]

I've lived in Thailand for years, they will eventually get their freedom and should fight for it. It will happen once the military sides with the elected government rather than the monarchy. Time will tell.

[@NS-ik9sl]

But I think the military is under the monarchy control.

[@roberthill9639]

What an amazing story..... After living in Thailand for many years I found this enlightening.....

[@felipepereira214]

As always, Visual Politik surprising me!

[@coyharlingen]

thank you for your great work. This is very well scripted and presented. After years of not being able to voice our frustrations, its refreshing and amazing to see un-biased overview of the situation there. You have helped in lending Thai people a voice. The king is deplorable and stifles Thailands growth. Absolutely spine chilling to see these young protesters taking to the street and protesting.

[@JohnnyFiction]

I remember well how much people adored the previous king, and how much they respected the daughter, who was banned from running by her corrupt brother. Sad how it all turned out, she would have been a wonderful ruler

[@lzh4950]

Heard the daughter was planning to join an opposition party, which the king claimed would violate the monarchy's political neutrality, but she argued that she'd already left the royal family (after marrying a non-royal person I think)

[@philiplawler4236]

"The gesture caught fire" 😂😂😂

[@staytruecommunity9879]

As a guy who's staying now in Thailand almost a year due the Corona and stuff. Was very interesting

[@jaymoney4476]

Hopefully protesters don’t go French Revolution

[@Otto-cz6by]

It does worry me a little, in many of these protests, I see pro-socialism signs, and capitalism sucks, even though it has nothing to do with the monarchy.

[@averagewikipediaenthusiast3088]

Guillotine companies will make a lot of money

[@AW-rv6fz]

@@Otto-cz6by same reason why hk protesters hold up american flags and sing the american national anthem, anything to piss off the current regime really

[@Otto-cz6by]

@@AW-rv6fz the regime doesn't care what takes them over, all it wants is that it doesn't lose power. And the Thai regime is relatively chill with foreign governments, both the US and China.

[@michaelborror4399]

I think I'd be the god of lavender, native to the mediterranean with hot and dry summers though, thailand could be like thai chili peppers or dragon fruit not sure?

[@kandwmrk7218]

Thank you,55555 for telling the story of my country you know the story better than me.

[@katyalee6969]

I have a feeling that Thailand will going to be like in France as you can see during Mari Antonette

[@myintmyat2697]

5:36 that is not in Thailand. It is called Shwezigon pagoda in Bagan, Myanmar.

[@recom273]

Yeah, the girl dancer featured at the beginning is a Cambodian - the guy hasn’t even done his research on pronunciation - the reporting is a bit biased .. while I applaud the sentiment of the video, it’s a full of inaccuracy.

[@eduardochavacano]

oh my gosh, lol

[@ashuuize]

Dude Vishnu is the name of a male deity. He's one of the 3 great trinities from Hindu pantheon of Gods, namely: Brahma, Vishnu and Mahesh. He's by no means a goddess.

[@eduardochavacano]

and why would the kings represent a goddess. Shiva was both girl and boy though. They have no gender like some Buddhist saints.

[@averagewikipediaenthusiast3088]

What's the name of the song on 3:30?

[@antoniocollie865]

Love the video

[@maniacaudiophile]

What do I think of Thai monarchy? I guess I'll be jailed in Thailand...

[@heyyou3heyyy424]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHXVq4tjjNN4nrc king thai very good . Project king❤❤❤

[@topixfromthetropix1674]

It is strange, the dead one was a beloved leader, the new guy is a wild card. Thais are confused. All those yellow shirts are monarchy supporters.

[@GGcxvw558]

Hey, I’m from Thailand. Your information in this clip is true. We hope some day in the future this country will change. Someday i hope.

[@MrDowndelete]

Good to see other perspective.​

[@thaihousebuildertips9220]

Covid has helped push the Thai people to protest.We hope that true democracy comes peacefully to this amazing country that deserves equality and fairness. Everyone is praying for you Khun Thai

[@axxessmundi]

Was this filmed in the Trader Joe's break room?

[@ernestwilson5591]

Good one, ILMAO!

[@chris-vn6sw]

I was in Thailand when the 9th king passed. A genuine loss for the people. I remember standing in a crowd of Thai’s crying uncontrollably myself included.

[@shamshulanuar7718]

I am from Malaysia. Malaysia maintains a monarchy system. But Malaysia is unique in the sense that the country changes it's King every 5 years .

[@roterdachs]

The German foreign minister protested against some of the kings behaviour in Germany (i. e. in bravarian hotels) and stated it is against German law, if he intents to do his official function as the king of Thailand from German soil... which is very unusually direct for German diplomacy

[@otasfelix9052]

Thanks for sharing the inside Thailand.

[@LuisRomeroLopez]

7:23 So... Technically I can hear to jazz composed by god himself.

[@rala4081]

Nice

[@farshimelt]

No, the King was playing How The Moon composed by an American song writer.

[@copel0]

3:12 "Bang-Kong"? (-:

[@thanakonpraepanich4284]

Nothing wrong with Scottish brogue...

[@justmyedits6596]

@@thanakonpraepanich4284 The Bang'kok' is pronouced as 'cock'

[@farshimelt]

@@justmyedits6596 No, the name is pronounced. Ban Gok. You can look up the meaning.

[@GarGlingT]

@@farshimelt land of olive

[@shadowjayden3957]

I heard that too. Bangkok + Hong Kong = Bangkong

[@mrr7371]

Thank you

[@someguynamedelan]

I was in Thailand in 2017. The deceased King's body was still in the palace for citizens to mourn. I watched a movie with my friend and it started with the Thai Royal Anthem with a short photo montage of the then crown prince of Thailand. My friend just said, "That was weird."

[@DhanishtaDevi]

The first thing I saw upon landing in Bangkok airport was a massive portrait of the King

[@lzh4950]

Think in Thailand their custom is to hold the funeral a year after the death

[@lzh4950]

@@DhanishtaDevi Heard some one also faced charges of _lese majeste_ for calling the portrait "the photograph" instead of "the King's photograph"