With people struggling economically during the pandemic, the king’s wealth has turned into a source of resentment — and a potential risk for some tycoons in business with the palace.
King Vajiralongkorn's wealth has become a key focus for protesters who are demanding a clear division between the king’s personal assets & other palace property.
The maritime drill will see the three navies participate in a variety of exercises, including naval manoeuvres, surface warfare exercises and weapon firings.
In a country where criticising monarchy has been taboo, youth-led groups are saying the heart of the issue is liberty & equality, and will call for more changes in governance.
House Speaker Chuan Leekpai has approached at least four former premiers and representatives of political parties to be part of the panel, which may also include protest groups.
A poll by Bangkok’s Suan Dusit University found more than 62% of participants said discontent with King Maha Vajiralongkor was the key reason for the recent protests.
The letter, to be delivered to German Embassy officials, will seek to scrutinize whether the king has exercised royal authority during his time there in violation of the country’s law.
For all their colonial underpinnings, postcards from Hyderabad also inadvertently preserve a trace of local memory: a glimpse of a street, a face, a forgotten name.
Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.
The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.
Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?
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