From “a figure with every house” to a protest to protect the institution In Lumpini Park – Thai BBC News



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  • Thanyaporn Buathong
  • BBC correspondent in Thailand

A group of people wearing “Yellow Shirts” to display their stand to protect the monarchy It occurs for the third time in a week at the Royal Court of King Rama VI, Lumpini Park, after His Majesty the King thanked the man who held the image of the King Rama IX on his head during the meeting of the group “People” on October 23.

The appointments to the Royal Court of King Rama VI were announced on the Facebook page of Ms. Thaya Teepsuwan, former leader of the 2013-2014 protest, titled “The People’s Committee for the Transformation of Thailand into a Full Democracy with the King as Head of State or DPW “and the wife of Mr. Natthaphon Teepasuwan, Minister of Education Since last October 25

The ad contains a message inviting “Thais wear yellow shirts Hold the image of King Rama IX and Rama 10” to show the point to protect the National Institute of Religion Blessing the King

This meeting This is the third time that the masses of the defense of the monarchy take a position. Since the night of October 25 with the meeting in front of the Parliament Then it came yesterday (October 26) in front of the German Embassy and today (October 27) in Lumpini Park. And he also made an appointment through the Facebook page of the famous actor and volunteer Bint Bunlureit Appointment of citizens in a yellow and pink shirt. Show the strength to protect the institute At Wat Phra Kaew this November 1

This gathering of people took place after the “citizens” submitted a letter through the German Embassy. That the German authorities examine the use of foreign powers as well as the presence of His Majesty King Rama 10 in Germany

The masses of yellow shirts gathered in Lumphini Park beginning at 5:00 pm The number of protesters increased to hundreds. Together they expressed “King Rama V” periodically with the image of King Rama IX, King Rama 10 and the double image of King Rama 10 and the Queen.

Yellow flags and national flags were waved at the assembly. While former PDRC leaders alternated speeches such as Dr. Tulsit Somwong, Mr. Satit Segal, there was also Dr. Varongdej Kitivikrom, the leader of the group “Thai Phakdi”

From the photo that each house has To Lumpini Park by Mass Power “Yellow shirts”

The yellow-shirted congregation As a symbol of those who have been loyal to the King since the reign of King Rama IX, speaking similarly about the reason for joining today Because it was unacceptable to the assembly, there was an “objection” to the King

Postcard Rama 9

A 63-year-old woman who did not ask to reveal her first-last name. From Thonburi side Holding a portrait King Rama IX mentioned a postcard-sized photograph that he considered. If this land does not have this King, how will the Thai people live? By raising more than 4,000 royal initiatives to be the reason he loved King Rama IX

He said he joined today to show his strength to protect the institute. Because he saw that the assembly of the new generation had unacceptable invasions Especially the demands for institutional reform Go back under the constitution

“Today it is under the constitution. You never get involved in politics.”

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This woman questioned If this land does not exist in King Rama IX, how will Thais live?

Regarding the proposal to reform the budget use of the monarchy She refuted the group of “People” that “Today you spend your personal money to feed the people. Whatever the circumstances, anything helps.” And she saw that they could make other requests, such as constitutional amendments, but which should not be touched regarding the monarchy.

The most poignant incident was the incident outside the German embassy yesterday (October 26), where protesters improperly compared the relationship between the king and the government as a threat.

calendar Branch 10

King’s Calendar Of The Government Housing Bank 2020 Hanging To Look At Home Used to show loyalty to the monarchy of a 62-year-old woman from the Wang Burapha area.

“Seeing it, what are you silently helping people with no news coming out? You closed gold. King Rama IX’s project continues everything. We are also grateful that the Lord has followed us. And assign tasks to all the Private Councilors to move on His Highness tried to make our Thai people … (stop whining) seeing the suffering of the people He dealt with the same as when King Rama IX was still there. ”

Although protesters on the other side used the word “reform”, a Bangkok private businesswoman told BBC Thai that the demands have escalated to the extent of the reforms claimed. Especially the institutional reform proposal of the Thammasat Coalition and the rally announced on August 10

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2020 Government Housing Bank King Photo Calendar Hanging To Look At Home Used to show loyalty to the monarchy of a 62-year-old woman from Wang Burapha area.

“If he asks to amend the constitution or the administration of the Prime Minister We cannot object to the expressions, but his appearance is disrespectful. We can discern that his objectives are beyond that.”

As for the call of the “People” to the German government to investigate the use of the prerogative and the presence of His Majesty in Germany, it remains a fact. He said that despite the recognition that the King was not in the country But he did not agree with the previous statement because it was “Not honoring the head of the country itself”

Mahidol Family

A portrait of the “Mahidol” family of which His Majesty King Rama 10 was young. It is a picture that Praphatsorn Panich, a 54-year-old province of Uthai Thani, took today from his home in Bangna to Lumpini Park.

“This photo is a photo that parents keep, if dad is 90, if mom is over 80, so we bring it to want to know that our family and family Loyalty to the institution And sacrifice for the nation Religion and the King with true heart. ”

He said it was cultivated in the family from childhood. “We must protect and be loyal. (To the monarchy) all the time we live”

“I come to encourage you to fight against those who are insulting and insulting. Knowing that 70 million Thais still live inside the King We are not neutral But we are inside the King, ”he said.

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Praphatsorn joined the reunion with the portrait of the Mahidol family.

On the movement of the protesters who call themselves “citizens” in each of them both verify their presence in Germany and justification of the information that leads to each proposal for institutional reform. Prapassorn does not trust that Are they factual or not? “If he is Thai, he should consult in Thailand. You must not disrespect him Regarding the use of the institutional budget Before you slander First you have to know the truth. So why not investigate some bad politicians?” He asked.

“The most loyal of us in the country”

Dr. Warong said that after seeing the other protesters move, the yellow shirts must come out to show their strength to protect institutions, nations, religions, monarchs.

“We have come out to let you know on the other side that our loyalty is the highest in the country,” said Dr. Warong, insisting that the masses in yellow shirts have no idea how to deal. But they want to express themselves peacefully

Today’s organizers also announced that mass meetings will be held at the Japanese and French embassies to express their opposition to the political movement of refugees in these countries. By accusing these people of having acted “On the edge of the institution”

In the final round, the protesters made a vow to protect the monarchy. Sing the hymn of the King. The song to celebrate the reign of King Rama 10 and the Hymn and the end of the meeting at 6:30 pm

“Uharuthai” stands in front of the US embassy, ​​asking “respect for the internal affairs” of Thailand.

Several masses dressed in yellow gathered in front of the US embassy in Thailand on Wireless Road today (October 27) after a date via Facebook’s Hruthai Muang Bunsri or artist Singer. One of the founders of the group “Thai Phakdee”

Haruthai talked about why he had to come to the US embassy. Because it is believed that there is a foreign country behind the attacks on the monarchy Your group wants the United States Respects the internal affairs of Thailand

He said that in the past, Thailand and the United States Have strong relations Friendly country In addition, King Rama IX was born there. But today there is a huge mental breakdown. He reiterated that if he is political, that’s fine. But now there is an attack on the monarchy. Who believe that there is a fund that is from the outside

“What political conflicts are there going to be? But the monarchy cannot be linked to politics. In the past, false information has been provided. And there is evidence to prove that it is a spin-off from outside the country. It will not let Thailand Compare yourself to Hong Kong This is not Hong Kong, ”said the founder of the“ Thai Phakdee ”group.

He saw that bringing the institution into politics He argued that General Prayut Chan-o-cha’s coup was the destruction of democracy. Claiming that the king was behind was a twisted affair. He also commented on the presentation of the letter through the German embassy of the group “Pueblo” as an “attack on home”.

Groups of people traveling to show their positions in front of the United States Embassy. He also commented in the same direction

It is suspicious that it happened in Hong Kong. And the newly transferred ambassador came from Hong Kong. He may not have but we can be suspicious. “Professor Toon, lawyer Tell BBC Thai He believed the current situation was a bridging war. They use information to incite Divide people from the nation What is the issue General Apirat Kongsompong, former commander of the Army, once said.

Embassy staff released a statement from the US Embassy in Thailand to the media, stating that the US government did not fund or support any protests in Thailand and did not support any person or political party. But it supports the democratic process and the rule of law

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