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nonthaburi

Dec 1st 2014 6:52 am

Interesting times.

BBC News - Thailand crown prince strips wife's family of royal name

bakedbean

Dec 1st 2014 11:58 am

Re: Interesting times.

Always is with the Crown Prince, isn't it. And what about his poodle? Is it still Air Chief Marshal?

nonthaburi

Dec 2nd 2014 4:08 am

Re: Interesting times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by bakedbean (Post 11489014)

Always is with the Crown Prince, isn't it. And what about his poodle? Is it still Air Chief Marshal?

Quite possibly.:lol:

nonthaburi

Dec 2nd 2014 4:29 am

Re: Interesting times.

BBC News - What's behind the downfall of Thailand's Princess Srirasmi?

Bit more to it here.

bakedbean

Dec 2nd 2014 12:19 pm

Re: Interesting times.

Bit of a pigs ear isn't it.

nonthaburi

Dec 3rd 2014 2:42 am

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The article gives the impression that the Prince is kind of clearing up his affairs before the succession takes place, as only a reputable person could be queen.

bakedbean

Dec 5th 2014 11:42 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nonthaburi (Post 11490924)

clearing up his affairs

Interesting turn of phrase :lol:

nonthaburi

Dec 9th 2014 4:51 pm

Re: Interesting times.

no pun intended! LOL, hadn't even thought of that.

bakedbean

Dec 13th 2014 7:47 am

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Inevitable development. The Crown Prince's current wife has "resigned her royal position" :sneaky:

BBC News - Thailand crown prince's wife resigns from royal role

Is there a wife number 4 waiting in the wings? Nonthaburi will know ;)

nonthaburi

Dec 14th 2014 5:15 am

Re: Interesting times.

I thought he kept a mistress in Germany, not sure though.

scot47

Dec 20th 2014 3:42 pm

Re: Interesting times.

What chance of a republic ?

nonthaburi

Dec 23rd 2014 6:27 am

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Quote:

Originally Posted by scot47 (Post 11508721)

What chance of a republic ?

Two chances: slim and none

wwinit

Dec 23rd 2014 8:03 am

Re: Interesting times.

Thailand might be the last country in the world to adopt the idea of "Republic" even though it has become Banana Republic nearly every 5 - 10 years. This word has been a taboo in this amazing kingdom since the evolution in 1932 (B.E. 2475) even recently. Given the brainwash 24/7 over the century, it is something untouchable. I myself am not a royalist and pay no attention to the playboy Crown Prince or his many mistresses. Who will be King Rama X?; only time can tell. Long live people of Thailand!

bakedbean

Dec 23rd 2014 11:38 am

Re: Interesting times.

Quote:

Originally Posted by nonthaburi (Post 11511055)

Two chances: slim and none

Oh you are still around then. I almost voted for you in the Concierge end of year poll in the Lounge but......in the end I didn't :p

nonthaburi

Dec 28th 2014 3:13 am

Re: Interesting times.

I am around still, but not so much. Not much happening in the Thai bit of the forum these days. Spend some time in the ME seeing how I'm based there as well. Thank you for your non-vote.

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