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Laws preventing criticism don't generally motivate people to hang pictures of the king in their homes. A more plausible cynical position would argue that the w
by kbutler 10y ago
Laws preventing criticism don't generally motivate people to hang pictures of the king in their homes.
A more plausible cynical position would argue that the widespread development projects funded by revenue from the king's vast royal fortune bought the affection.
But the Thai people seem to generally respect, even revere King Bhumibol, feeling that he sincerely cared for the well-being of his people.
- ethbro 10y agoAnd that may be. My point is that a lack of access to a free, balanced-on-net press can influence opinion heavily. Which is why seizing the radio / television station is always a Day 1 priority for any successful coup.
- rasz_pl 10y ago>Laws preventing criticism don't generally motivate people to hang pictures of the king in their homes. obviously you never been/read about central Europe during Soviet occupation (1949-1991), Stalin pictures/busts everywhere, people cried on the streets when he died. In Poland we had _mandatory_ 'work holiday' celebrations on 1 of may. People would march on the streets holding Stalin pictures and chanting "Stalin! Peace! Party! Comecon (Eastern Bloc version of EU) makes us stronger!" and other nonsense while being observed by secret police and party monitors. Stalin picture was a standard wall ornament in every living room and classroom.