Powers-that-be see no hypocrisy in their actionsIs it a case of split personality or mass delusion? Mentally, the base largely identifies with values of "good'' or "noble'' people as exemplified by His Majesty the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej the Great. The reverence is such that portraits of the late King Rama IX are still seen at rallies by pro-monarchy groups. Indeed, the late King himself famously said in his annual birthday speech in 2005 that the monarch could be criticised. It shows that they do not regard the King as a human being," the late King said.

Source: Bangkok Post March 22, 2021 23:26 UTC