Thailand’s Game of Thrones: Exiled Prince Returns after 27 Years | Vantage with Palki Sharma

Thailand’s Game of Thrones: Exiled Prince Returns after 27 Years | Vantage with Palki Sharma
An exiled Thai prince has made a surprise visit to Bangkok. Prince Vacharaesorn Vivacharawongse is the second oldest son of King Maha Vajiralongkorn.
He left Thailand in the mid-1990s. He is making a surprise visit to the country after 27 years. His visit comes after the heir apparent to the Thai crown went into a coma last December. Does the Prince's visit mean he's eyeing the throne? Palki Sharma tells you.
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[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

Even though the palace didn't mention this visit, there's no way the prince could come without the king's permission. Also the local news reports say outright that the prince was grateful for his majesty's permission.

[@rosofficesolutionsinc1572]

Its kind of bittersweet that your own father the King exiled you and stripped you for your rights as his royal son. I hope they can reconcile.

[@emptyemptiness8372]

Absolute rubbish. The place did mention his visit and his brothers visit and made sure the media promoted him. Maybe if you lived here and spoke thai you wouldn't say such rubbish. We are very aware of what is happening here.

[@VintageThaiLadyBoy]

@@emptyemptiness8372I'm Thai ka, living in Isan. I don't really follow local news so I went with this channel's take. However, I did see one clip where he thanked his Majesty. Anyway, why so agitated ka? Please เจริญอาณาปาณสติ

[@joelc9439]

I like how you said " No it's not Harry".

[@coyotestylepro1150]

Like Cody Rhodes said "Wrestling" has more than 1 Royal Family 😉🤸🏿‍♀️

[@gelbautista1132]

It might also happen to Prince Harry of UK, once a divorce with Meghan is finalised.

[@AI-hx3fx]

I loved that shade though

[@randomish]

i like how the Royal family still name them in sanskrit . good to see they did not forget their roots . love from india

[@eye0807]

Thais are Buddhist’s . They still chant the Buddhist Sanscript. Incidentally all Thai names , Royal or commoners have dansctipt names.

[@eye0807]

Sanskrit

[@sshijith]

not sanskrit, rather it is tamil

[@eye0807]

@@sshijith are Tamils Buddhists?

[@TRINE_TRIBE]

​​@@sshijithIt's far closer to Sanskrit. There's a place called Ayodhya/Ayutthaya in thailand also and many other connections. Part of thai dna is connected to bihari and UP and Nepali people maybe. You can even see the similarities. Btw I'm not a bihari. It's just an observation. These connections are very much bcoz of being part of historical empires mainly. Vietnam, thailand, Indonesia, malayasia(some connections to Malayalm maybe), eastern iran to central asia etc. There were multiple large empires in the region fighting inbetween, although having a very similar culture. I heared there was even a princess suriratna of Ayodhya who got married to a korean prince, or another tamil prince marrying a japanese princess. Think how this precious culture have spread far and wide

[@waynecrozier9839]

I knew the princess had a lot of medical issues during December, but I never heard any more after that. I’m sad to hear that she’s been in a coma all this time. Hopefully there will be a reconciliation between him and his father, and that would be strange, just being a normal person and then all of a sudden becoming a king. Wow.

[@peterphan3524]

Hopefully he follows his Grandpa foot steps instead of his dad which we all know. It does look like it will be a good turnout for him.

[@docaz9453]

Why were they exiled in first place ?

[@motu4883]

the king and the mom went through a bad divorced.. so he exiled them.. @@docaz9453

[@dukeofglasgow9354]

@@docaz9453 The king accused her of adultery to an air field marshal but actually bc she slapped his 3rd wife (now divorced and was forced a house arrest, gotten her hair shaved and dress like a buddhist nun). Thus, she fled to the UK with all of her children. The king took her daughter back and raised her as a princess. Now she becomes a so-called designer with only two stores in Bangkok and use Thai people tax to promote her brand and to spend a luxurious life in Paris. (She's like Princess Azula imo, making Vacharesorn looks like Zuko) To those who thinks Charles are Camilla are the worst, knowing Thai royals will change your mind.

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

His grandfather murdered his own brother to become king then got royal Paige killed as scapegoats.

[@zainormamzainalabidin9975]

This is the real Prince. He look very royal, personality ,educated, charisma and so on. He should be as the future King of Thailand.

[@MeiYingTae]

I feel the same. Sadly, I read the rush to promoted the Crown Prince ceremony because of his visit.

[@Thatonlyone678]

You better be outside Thailand 😅

[@comradeleppi2000]

😂​@@Thatonlyone678

[@gaylewhauwhau3972]

Why hes been living in rhe States for decades ,and to come back to become the king , thats a big ask for the people of Thailand to accept, just my opinion,

[@TheArchives111]

The 2nd eldest, came to visit his home country ŵithout any pomp or royal celebrity welcome. This guy must have known that to enjoy Thailand to the fullest, must be without distraction and in peace. My respect to this guy with a huge grin.

[@temujinkhan6326]

lol he went home hoping he still have a chance to be king

[@sui.2416]

​@@temujinkhan6326How do you know what his hope is? Do you know him personally or you just thought he would think the same way you do with a total disregard to his upbringing, his personality and his beliefs? By the way, he is next in line to the throne by law since the King hasn't appointed anyone a crowned Prince, no hope needed.

[@joeluis4366]

​@sui.2416 why isn't his oldest brother next in line ?

[@dukeofglasgow9354]

@@joeluis4366 he married to a foreigner thus he was cut out of the line of succession due to the succession rules.

[@joeluis4366]

@dukeofglasgow9354 oh I see, well hopefully his son gets to become king then. I live thailand I travel there every year and have a wife and daughter that are thai :). Would be nice to see thailand have someone kind and humble.

[@greendragon0009]

Let's hope he is a decent human being.

[@picanha694]

Well he is

[@xanderp3325]

So surprised by this move but i guess desperate times calls for desperate measures... Without a royal heir it is ominous. His mother was dramatically removed from the line up as her children were too. I'm glad the monarchy is considering this young ousted child kf the current king as an heir. The Chakri monarchy has been a long ancient monarchy. Good luck, Thailand on saving your Dynasty.

[@lpericteo]

He looks more like a King to me !

[@ryandegracia6689]

Very Charismatic guy... happy Thai soul... wishing him the best,

[@HabsahHasan-um7qv]

❤😂 future Thai king....

[@jiranyavarodvivat2434]

He and his siblings had removed their royal title since they exiled. Therefore he visited Thailand as oridinary person, however Thai people love them and very delighted to welcome him and his siblings.

[@vanpk]

*some Thai people I’d say.

[@edmon62z]

Questionable, after 27 yrs some ppl don't even know him... Can you say love to someone with this situation?

[@docaz9453]

​​@@edmon62zthey worship their royals even if they dont know them they still worship anything attached to them

[@sui.2416]

​@@docaz9453 They worship the leaders of their religion but they love the King and his family. You should study the importance of the Chakri dynasty to Thailand throughout history and you might catch a glimpse of why Thai people love their King. Being a foreigner you probably never will understand fully.

[@DD-ki8on]

@@edmon62zI don’t know why. But yes, we love them.

[@catherinechiong5848]

2nd Oldest Son lives in US for 15 to 20 years. He is modernize in thinking. But he looks kind and charismatic!

[@mariajason3547]

He is Not actually...his first brother is tho...and the KING hates him every bit 😅 That's why they chose this one..this one adores the Royal Family and rules and he was very vocal about his Love for his Family....hence he is here.....

[@ConradSNIPER]

He seems to be filled with agendas 👍 wish him happiness

[@abmong]

@@mariajason3547Don't speak of things you know very little about... The Princess who is heir apparent is the King's only child from his 1st marriage. 2nd marriage produced 5 children, (4 sons and 1 daughter). When the 2nd marriage ended, the 4 boys all chose to live with their mother in exile, only the daughter stayed in Thailand. The eldest son married an American, that sort of takes him out as a possibly candidate for succession. The next eldest is this Prince.

[@docaz9453]

I think the older son look kind and his smile is warm but it also make him look naive so dont know cant judge them just by their looks 😂

[@docaz9453]

​@@abmongso who can became next in line of succession ?

[@misuden1]

No way, this prince cannot visit Thailand without the Kings permission. Thai game of thrones just started.

[@picanha694]

He can because the immigration is not controlled by the royal family.

[@thornados4969]

Time flies fast. The King is now 71 yr old. He was known as a spoiled playboy son of a former King.

[@jiranyavarodvivat2434]

He has followed his father's steps to help people quietly w/o PR and donate a huge money and land to build up more hospitals in rural. Ignorance of his personal life in young age, majority of young people has been the same, they learned from their mistake and none are perfect human being. There has been a lot of rumors and proved later it was not true in some cases. Thai people have respected him from heart as he made so many things for people than politician. He donated a huge amount of monet to fight against Covid 19 and majority of Thai people had not been aware and was disclosed recently. He added more value of the last king's projects and has developed from those last project of his father.

[@thornados4969]

@@jiranyavarodvivat2434His family especially his mother suffered a lot being abandoned without financial support. I am not sure where that money came, is it his own personal earnings from his job abroad?

[@Nothing_13579]

Are you a foreign that lives in Thailand?You shouldn’t do like this this is not your country respect the king🙏🙏🙏🙏@@thornados4969

[@asherbigelow9989]

Lol I didn't know he was a Prince of Thailand. I was standing behind him when he checked out in one of the famous Thai restaurant in California. I should have asked him to pay for my meal lol.

[@pichupuche2474]

No he has no title anymore.

[@BMW411]

No matter if its family of Royal or commener..... Return of own blood is happiest moment in life!!

[@CP-28]

He seems to carry (on) the similar charisma and persona of his father...

[@eyeshowyou]

He has a royal face...handsome man🎉

[@striker44]

Love tom yum soup, thai fried rice and thai iced tea. 😋

[@oumsu1162]

He looks kind and charismatic ❤

[@saimandebbarma]

What an emotional comeback!☝️

[@eye0807]

Not sure if it is an American Trojan horse 😀

[@saimandebbarma]

@@eye0807 Lol 😂 maybe !☝️

[@underworldringside]

Desperate he is wants his feed

[@tonyquek6157]

I hope that he would be the heir apparent n will take over the Thai throne one day soon.

[@batha1007]

They plan to do so.

[@somchitsuk]

The headline is not nice, it is not the game. You misunderstand.

[@SuperPromethee]

Online rumour in thailand said the visit became unsual publicly known when the eldest princess has still been hospitalized, the princes visit might be proposed by the privy council...

[@piyatidaonnuan7023]

รักท่านอ้นมาก❤❤❤

[@terenceinasia1216]

The princess suffered heart issue's, myocarditis, immediately after she received vaccine...

[@WarsOfate]

True. It's scary how the poison can be used to target specific people. Nobody knows they get which batch design. This is why some communities are experiencing severe condition while the rest are just fine (they might receive just the placebos).

[@rudylopez5060]

He is handsome & cute

[@buffalo369]

At least the return prince looks more normal than the current king or his son, heir apparent.

[@deannatanierla6770]

Legally speaking tho... He has rights to the succession

[@Kevin-fq3zh]

they dont make tomyam soup in the US like they do in Bangkok. 27 years away… my goodness! the accumulates withdrawal symptoms would be more than enough to trigger mental health issues in him

[@StarLight-sl9ok]

Well American life certainly agreed with him, he looks amazing!

[@CUGS2009]

The next King of Thailand.

[@pathomthavaradhara]

These children are innocent and don’t deserve punishment, how can you do this to your children, even animals in the wilderness raise, nurture and protect their siblings with their lives.

[@NJ-rj4ew]

One can never assume anything out of anything from Thailand, that’s for sure.😊

[@AI-hx3fx]

Prince 1: possibly unfit Princess 1: comatose (and she's my fave) It seems they're looking for spares, and it would not be a surprise if this man has been called on. There has been no queen regnant even if the 1924 Palace Law of Succession banning it was amended to allow the Privy Council to choose a princess as the next Sovereign. Perhaps this man's presence is a way to circumvent this extraordinary situation, which still depends on whether the monarch has already named his heir.

[@justwhenithought]

You guys should look into "why this prince" among all other royal children living overseas that do not have health issues.

[@NS-ik9sl]

Because of not of same blood line. 😂

[@user-kw8xn3cl7q]

what happen with 5 children of Sujarinee why only one sister have been living in thailand but 4 brothers have been to exiled in Usa

[@jellyart89]

When I was too young to know what happened, my mom and neighbor went to thepalace to see the letter or announcement or whatever it called about his wife. People loved to hear gossip stories 😅

[@gelbautista1132]

Long live the Prince,

[@joelc9439]

He looks very young..

[@dule8258]

He seems more sincere and humble

[@andresdeks]

Not called Harry😂😂

[@ArtistIrinaSharie]

🤣

[@maulek4731]

He’s got substance not hairy brings dishonour to the country. This prince embrace the country and Brings lots of honor to his beloved country Hairy is a good for Nothing no brainer whereas this son is educated lawyer in NY so is his younger brother who is a doctor all are accomplished well educated. They put Hairy to shame 😂

[@usermetoo]

His his of voice is exactly King no.10.

[@jirapolottpobukadee1139]

Yess

[@munching-8740]

Hello Palki. Missed your commentaries from Wion.

[@djgenius626]

The prodigal son has returned!

[@Wmuthoni]

I prefer the first son juthavachara his an aeronautical engineer and I believe that he would bring much needed innovation to Thailand for the nation to join tech powerhouses like China, S.Korea & Japan similar to Vietnam and Malaysia who are emerging as powerful tech players. My second preference is the 4th son Vatcharawee whose in the financial sector and works for he hedge fund could bring in much needed investors to stimulate the nation’s economy similar to the success of Vietnam and Malaysia.

[@Mimi_cat254]

He came back because the king’s daughter is vegetables now .. and the one who live in Paris is just spend money and the youngest son is…. And the king has no choice.. he needs to save his crown.. that why the two son is come back to visit….

[@jirapolottpobukadee1139]

Great coverage

[@user-cb1dk4gj3n]

❤❤❤ น้ำพุแห่งชีวิต นางสุภากรบุญกล้าผู้จัดการหจกสุภากรซัพพลายเออร์99(ประเทศไทย) อะไรที่ว่าจริงก็ว่าจริงและอะไรว่าไม่ก็ว่าไม่ เสริมคำมากไปกว่านี้เป็นคำที่ชั่ว พระธรรมยากอบ สำหรับผู้รับใช้พระเจ้าของพระเจ้าทุกคน รู้จัก พระธรรมกายอบบ หัวใจของผู้รับใช้พระเจ้าของพระเจ้า ไม่ใช่พระศาสนา

[@CooperDianeBob]

Also has the advantage of being a Very handsome man

[@tupoupaulonikautupou3434]

Hail the king of Thailand

[@user-mx5bd9gp6m]

พระเจริญ

[@leahmontes2985]

Wow,he is a lawyer just like his grandfather.

[@dukeofglasgow9354]

His granddad only study laws iu Lausanne but didn't finish the school so he's not the lawyer.

[@sanjaysanj6688]

He came back for some Massage .. ☝️🤩👍

[@dissisme5311]

Massaging your mother it seems

[@manchu-qu9mw]

The true loving King of Thailand is the late Bhumibol. The successor kings has no love for the children of the beautiful kingdom and people. Feel sad that the poverty at large has not improved. The royal wealth is enormous and should be put to help those living from hand to mouth. That is ironical of a Buddhist country which teach compassion and love. The Royal family needs to do more for their people, lacking of may have big karmas.

[@dissisme5311]

They have done more than you could ever imagine . If you don't know anything please shut the eff up . Poverty rate is reduced a lot and the royal projects to removve poverty has been going on . They just don't do publicity in the name of it like those fake monarchs from the gulf . And reality is Thailand is more industrialised and prosperous than those countries . Why dont you blame the corrupt politicians who fool people and give false promises. All those politicians in Thailand are billionaires , they have done nothing but rioting across the country when the king was helping the people to recover from floods. This b!tchof a news woman is racist and prejudiced and will always support those politicians rats who eats up people on the false pretext of dumbocracy.

[@reachtrita]

So true. The newest election shows that people want change in the law and politics, better distribution of tax money by electing a new, modern party/candidate to help the people instead of the elite.

[@dissisme5311]

@@reachtrita newest election is rigged and the politicians are on investigation for money laundering. Lmao almost all the poll booths were interfered by US FUNDED NGO's ...lol . Nothing to do about democracy.

[@Thaddeus-ml8if]

Um the late king shot and killed his older brother to take the crown then got 2 innocent Paige killed as scapegoats. He was the only one in the room with his brother. True and loving alright. There is a lot of sick history with these Thai monarchs.

[@dissisme5311]

@@Thaddeus-ml8if except there's no actual proof or evidence of those accusations. You're just believing too much in western propoganda . Just like they made up Saddam had nuclear weapons lmao 😂😂

[@chamnap2990]

Perhaps, an exit strategy for current king and will be replace by his younger brother?

[@Ruzzeem]

This is goood ! but is there any illegal officals aroun the globe ?

[@rojanetouk]

Interesting

[@redglue4518]

The Monarchy and spontaneity are like oil and water, they don't mix. Everything about them is well coordinated, orchastrated, and staged. So, this "surprise" visit is not without the necessary permissions, nor the necessary ocassion. The monarchy will not dare nor risk the humiliation of bringing someone they essentially discarded back if the situation isn't dire. This only means one thing, the Crown Princess' prognosis isn't good and they need the safety net for it. I am pretty sure the King isn't happy about this entire fiasco either, so kodus to the Privy Council in managing to persuade the King to invite his estranged sons back home.

[@winmaung3497]

The. Crown-prince. of. thailand

[@forsetifamiliaran9759]

He Have The RoyaL BLessing Of His Father ! My IdoL HIP KING RAMA ! His papa is very proud Of Him ! Period .

[@michaelmallal9101]

King Rama X at 71 is only a little younger than King Charles III.

[@dazaxaba]

Song. change the world

[@lychan2366]

The world could possibly be looking at the future Thai King.

[@deedeedailey-wq8bm]

He is just like his grandpa.

[@AhmedAhmed-vx1fj]

วัชระสร์ วิวัชระวงศ์ เจ้าชายมกุฎราชกุมาร เข้มแข็ง คนอย่างเขา ได้เห็น ถูกต้อง ดูแล หวัง

[@caravaz]

He will be very famous, 🙏

[@underworldringside]

Dream on

[@areascoda2912]

This reminds me of Mahabharata story.

[@deedeedailey-wq8bm]

Good let her be come a queen is the right thing to do.

[@rikopersian6407]

Interesting!

[@Aparnasewwandi2016]

අද කාලෙ ඉන්දියයාව යටත් විජියක්. තායිලන්තය එහෙම නැහැ. කවදාවත් යටත් වෙලා නැහැ.

[@etrantignodna8857]

the prince is bright and i like him to be the next king next to his father, but i suggested to him not to marry twice or more.

[@deedeedailey-wq8bm]

Or he can be come a king for our country.

[@this_name_is_not_available6923]

Bro returned after 27 years of gym

[@justinbadiang829]

its just like the story of king naresuan ..

[@Truthseeker371]

Princess, the King's sister is still the successor designated by the former King.

[@Ivy-xz2xl]

What about the first son?🤔

[@oceanicmermaid]

God has His own ways... King has amazing 4 sons... but he decided to kick them all out.. diswon them and divorced their mom..but God has His own ways... the main princess which is born from a royal legitimate marriage is breathing only by life supporting machine after a massive heart attack..

[@bengmelea8646]

4:43 "ตื่นตัน" or ตื่นเต้น?

[@jules263]

Thai Prince love you long time

[@Truthseeker371]

None of them sounds right.

[@drjdmtuning4982]

The presenter has me 😂😂😂

[@lalainerecasata7495]

How can the King trust him if he was exiled for 27 years?

[@bengmelea8646]

So the princess suffered from an irregular heart beat, like so many who suffered cardiac arrhythmias post- Covid mRNA vaccine...

[@JirakornThisayukta]

His family just relocated to the US not exiled.

[@TheRealLyndee]

Welcome back to your home

[@hml1757]

Strategies.

[@jpnphom5470]

this guy i like it👍👍👍

[@thaimanclark]

Remember Lesse Majeste, careful what you say....

[@karenwithers6671]

Harry wasnt exiled he left get your facts right

[@honeststraightforward1485]

How convenient that is

[@iumienhistorychannel-1491]

This news is not accurate. The King has already chosen who will be taken the thrown.

[@thaimanclark]

The future King.

[@underworldringside]

Never be king

[@narongponsaetan8605]

Nah his dad fucking hate them because he broke up with their mom

[@iblessyou.forextrablessing7597]

Drama I never heard about him.

[@kenfoster3018]

Please correct the headline. No, he is not a prince, just layman.

[@sui.2416]

He's a prince by blood that's what they mean. His royal title was taken in a form of a letter to the Thai embassy in England but never recorded in the palace decree so legally he's still a Thai prince.

[@user-ih6be2xr4]

Color revolution

[@totskietodna4196]

thai king is special child?

[@AZaid-wq7pk]

OMG this news anchor. I wouldn’t want to hear her anytime of the day

[@-xl7ep1se3i]

สวัสดีคะท่านอ้นได้โปรดลงมาช่วยดิฉันเรื่องเซ้นเอาทรัพสินและต่างด้วยเทิดคะ

[@anlim4066]

Its already 2022 y we still have royal family? 😂