| Thai Royal Family - Thai King | | | | a horrible sentence considering the poor state in |
| We will take you from the present Thai King to | | | | which Thai jails are. |
| the former great Thai Kings that can be found in | | | | The majority of Thai households have pictures or |
| the history books of Thailand. | | | | paintings of the Thai King and even his |
| The Thai King is the ceremonial head of state in a | | | | predecessors in their homes. Many Thai people |
| constitutional monarchy. Thailand has been a | | | | meet up in the famed Sanam Luang Bangkok |
| constitutional monarchy since 1932 just following a | | | | Park each December when the Thai King has his |
| government overthrow. | | | | birthday at which time they celebrate this national |
| The present Thai King, His Majesty King Bhumibol, | | | | holiday so as to honor their beloved King. |
| ascended the throne fourteen years later, after | | | | The Thai King holds a much anticipated birthday |
| King Ananda Mahidol, his older brother, passed | | | | speech each year and the King is known for |
| away. King Bhumibol is the longest reigning king in | | | | speaking his mind and having his speech not being |
| Thai history and the longest ruling monarch in the | | | | affected by political influence of any current |
| world. | | | | government. |
| Respect for the Thai King | | | | The former government of Prime Minister |
| Thais show great deal of love and respect to the | | | | Takshin has been the focus of a recent speech |
| Thai king. No one insults or talks negative about | | | | and soon after his government was overthrown |
| the Thai King and the Thai Royal Family as any | | | | during a coup d'etat.. |
| criticism the Thai monarchy will result deep | | | | King Rama IV - King Rama V |
| offense to Thai people and can cause legal | | | | The royal Chakri dynasty has held the power |
| actions. | | | | ruled Thailand since 1782. King Rama IV and that |
| It is not permitted under Thai law to speak in a | | | | King's son, King Rama V, has been very popular |
| negative way of the Thai Royal family and | | | | and beloved Thai King's alongside with the present |
| especially the Thai King. This offence can carry a | | | | Thai King, King Bhumibol. |
| maximum sentence of seven years in jail which is | | | | |