Asia Sentinel is the latest media organization to explicitly report that a secret struggle over royal succession is at the heart of Thailands political crisis: The top elites – royals, bankers, property magnates and others are said to have a much deeper agenda. They are believed to be aligned with the popular Princess Maha Chakri Sirindhorn; those backing Thaksin have aligned with the crown prince, Vajiralongkorn, who is regarded as both pliable and widely unpopular. Control of the monarchy means control not only of presumed moral authority but also the Crown Property Bureau, which is worth billions and holds vast amounts of Bangkok real estate.
Posted on: Thu, 10 Apr 2014 07:32:34 +0000
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