King Bhumibol Adulyadej
The Death of Thailand's King Is Turning the Country's Fashion Industry Black
Within the Thai economy, the fashion industry has been heavily affected by the country's mourning ritual of wearing black clothing to honor the late king. Demand for black threads is so high that brands are suffering while street vendors are cashing in.
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Thailand Keeps Arresting People for Insulting the King — and His Dog
Lèse majesté sentences have become harsher under military rule, with record sentences of up to 30 years being handed down by military courts.
Thai Junta Stalls Democratic Elections as Former PM Begins Corruption Trial
The electoral delay, which is the second since the military seized power, means the nation will not go to the polls until August 2016 at the earliest, some 27 months after the army's coup.
Insult the Monarchy in Thailand and You'll Soon Be Headed to Prison
Designed to curb blasphemy or affronts to the royal family, Thailand's draconian lèse-majesté laws have been wielded to suppress any criticism of the monarchy and constitution.
Thailand’s Anti-Democratic Royalists Precipitate Political Chaos
The polarized country is deeply divided between poor rural dwellers and an urban middle class enjoying the fruits of globalization.
Driving Ferraris with Thai Royalists
As the conflict in Thailand intensifies, VICE News goes deep into the lives of the rich and powerful royalists of Bangkok, who are fighting to keep the old order from crumbling.
Criticize the Thai Monarchy at Your Peril
You might get beaten up by twins or spend 15 years in jail.