🇹🇭Thailand: In the Footsteps of the King l Featured Documentary
A look at the life and legacy of Thailand's King Bhumibol and the challenges facing his successor.
Thailand's new King Maha Vajiralongkorn assumed Thailand's throne on December 1, more than a month after the death of his father, the late King Bhumibol Adulyadej. The 64-year-old had been expected to ascend to the throne immediately, but asked for time to grieve.
He accepted the throne following an invitation from parliament formalising his accession, but the official coronation won't take place until October 2017 - after a year of mourning for King Bhumibol.
Vajiralongkorn succeeds a man described as Thailand's peace broker and champion of democracy. The much respected King Bhumibol succumbed to his illnesses at the age of 88 and his death set off widespread grief throughout the country.
Serving since 1946, King Bhumibol was the country's symbol of national unity. Since the transition to a constitutional monarchy in 1932, the country has had 20 constitutions, 29 prime ministers, witnessed 19 attempted coups, 12 of them successful.
Yet, in these turbulent political waters, he was a constant anchor and was the one credited for keeping Thailand from plunging into political anarchy.
His passing comes at a time when the country is once again facing familiar challenges to its democracy: increased military control of the political system and ever-growing divisions in Thai society.
The same will be expected of the new king.
King Vajiralongkorn, educated in the UK and at Australia's Royal Military College, holds high-ranking posts in the Thai army. Currently single, he has been married three times and is father to seven children.
He did not participate in most public and political duties, leaving them to his revered father; now, without the country's familiar guiding hand, many worry that Thailand's deep divisions will resurface.
The new king will need all his father's political acumen and authority to guide Thailand through what most predict will be challenging times ahead.
"When a person has set such a high standard, and is much loved and respected and admired for his accomplishments and for what he did, it's always difficult for a successor," says Anand Panyarachun, former Thai prime minister.
So will he be able to fill the shoes of his father and become Thailand's moral and spiritual authority?
We look at the life and legacy of King Bhumibol and the challenges facing his successor, King Vajiralongkorn.
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I have my utmost respect for the former King NOT his son
King Bhumibol was a great man. Much love Thailand from a Brit lucky enough to be in your country right now.
King Bhumipol will go down in world history as one of the greatest kings. scientist, humitarian and musician. I am not Thai but I admired and respected the King, beloved by his people. He protected his people in times of difficulty, earned the respect of global leaders and helped to make Thailand famous. His memory and his music will live on.
I love Thailand 🇹🇭 from Abu Dhabi!
I was born in Thailand and I don't know too much about the king of Thailand, but the king Bhumibol I did learn about him in my early age He was a good king and he helped lots of the poor Thai people I have not been living in Thailand since the early seventy but the king bhumibol is still in my heart the greatest of the King in the world.
The fact that king Bumipol planned to live as long as he can to guard his son from the king status tells you that he despites his son that much.
@ong2520
3 жыл бұрын
Where did you get the information? This is fake news.
@lance2533
3 жыл бұрын
@@ong2520 your mom
@mohdsoid4320
3 жыл бұрын
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@roselynsogo-an7987
3 жыл бұрын
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@tagehana4734
3 жыл бұрын
Oh were you him that you know this? Dont just say anything what you are based upon.
HM THE LATE KING was a symbol of high morals nd principles in life. an outstanding example of discipline nd love for mankind.LONG LIVE HIS GOOD DEEDS.
The Big Boss Of the Holy Corruption.
@konthaimodern4919
2 жыл бұрын
💯Right
Democracy needs time to settle, it needs time to become a tradition and people need to protect it. Spain fell in anarchy because of Franco in spite the fact that it was a democracy before! You can't except a country change from a monarchy to a stable democracy over night, thats impossible.
Love Thailand ...from INDIA
@wisitkumsusri9679
6 жыл бұрын
We, Thailand love you too.
@wonkashotgun4552
5 жыл бұрын
TIME TRAVELLER are people love India
Long live the king , i love the King , i love Thailand , And i love Thai people , 💕❤️ love And respect from Indonesia รักครับ 🙏🏻
@taksaornpetcharatmoloney5844
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you. We espect you and you are very welcome to Thailand. Regards, Thai people
@siriboonkotchaseth297
Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much.
The best form of government for a society is what suits that society the best. For some countries it's a democratic system, for some its monarchy, for some its military rule. For a society to be truly democratic the population needs to be educated and aware.
I love Thailand. 💖🇹🇭💕💕
Asia should unite on so many issues and so many idealogies. Especially on trade.
why do i imagine the former king shaking his head disapprovingly of his son's actions?
King Bhumibol look so humble
The army is supposed to be controlled by the government and serve the peoples interest. I just don't get it why the king don't learn from the British monarch. It will be a win win result. I have to believe that the king and the military are serving their own interests only, not the people's.
@freezinganimenz7835
5 жыл бұрын
Maybe because Thailand is a constitutional monarchy?????????
@stueypinnock8875
4 жыл бұрын
Uk Army loyal to queen not government.. if government tried to overthrow her she call army in
I love Thailand people and king
@deepblueocean5055
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks from Thailand! We love our king.
Thankyouverymuch
"So this is how liberty dies...with thunderous applause."
Is this the same guy who has lived most of his life outside of Thailand, living in Germany? Hardly the most committed person.
@konthaijaidee3035
5 жыл бұрын
When he was younger he lived in Thailand a lot to help Thai people. Later in his life, he spend more time in Germany because his son lived there. And his father wanted him to live as an ordinary person to learn hardship and feel what it's like out there so that he can bring what he learn and use it to help Thai people. If he continues to live in Thailand more, it would be harder for him to learn things as an ordinary person because of how people treat him.
@fazbell
4 жыл бұрын
He is the KING, so he can live wherever he pleases.
@ooiyeoklan8424
4 жыл бұрын
@@konthaijaidee3035 no nokno
@konthaijaidee3035
4 жыл бұрын
@@ooiyeoklan8424 yes yesyes
@royfakepurdy1756
3 жыл бұрын
@@konthaijaidee3035 I think its still he wouldn't learn much living a lifestyle he lived he's just using money its not like rama 5th goes undercover as a normal person
Late King Was So Respected Person In Thai Peoples. ( FATHER LIKE FIGURE)
It has been 4 months since they dearly missed him. He departed on 26th October 2017.
Anniversary of HM Rama IX passing - seeing these clips, make my eyes well. He was a great man, deserved of all reverence 🙏🏽
@Vladteemia_Gufin
Жыл бұрын
blah blah blah
He is a play boy in Germany
He was the true Dharma king who saves the wisdom and teachings of Buddha in Thailand . All the Buddhist all over the world pray for his majesty for rebirth in the pure land of Buddha .so much love and respect to the late king from Nepal
@konthaimodern4919
2 жыл бұрын
He is just the brainwasher! All he does was just Propaganda and use thai people as slaves!
Its painfull to see the army who supposed to protect the civilian is shooting at them instead. The army is shooting at the tax payer who paid their salary. Its crazy
THE NEXT KING IS NOT A GOOD MAN, THAILAND IS DOOMED
@randomcurrypuff6237
7 жыл бұрын
Probably not but the Royal House Of Thailand is doomed
@robertward3753
7 жыл бұрын
wilkinson lee how do you know do you know him well, give him a chance he might be a good King.
@krystingrant6292
5 жыл бұрын
Absolutely they are doomed he's an embarrassment
@rosyvalentine8275
3 жыл бұрын
It is happening now. Are you a fortune teller by the way?
2021, no more monarchy in Thailand...
God bless the King
Why new King love to spend his life in Germany more than his Country.. ?!? That is weird... curious about it.
@kevintiger3300
6 жыл бұрын
Lamb of God His son study in German
@Leotique
6 жыл бұрын
cause unlike his father, he was born to become a king...his father was born as a normal boy (with royal-blood, but still living a normal life) and grew up in Switzerland. So maybe he want's his son to grow up in Middle Europe too. And he had all the luxury what a prince could demand...he didn't grew up in poverty or had a normal life like other boys (like his father).
@initiald7115
6 жыл бұрын
because this king loved to play with prostitues in thailand and became infected with aids virus, in germany i belief he stayed in some south german village cause he needs to go do regular blood check for his blood cancer. Thats why he stays more in germany than in thailand, because of that he owes germany 3.5 billion dollar inheritance tax from the billions he got from his father witch he won't pay for sure, the ordinary poor Thai population will have to pay it with their tax money. sea-globe.com/crown-prince-inheritance-tax/
@maxlimyo
6 жыл бұрын
i didn't see anything written regarding his HIV treatment in Germany.
@belinromero6577
5 жыл бұрын
@@kevintiger3300 , no ge dresses like. agay in Germany he is 64 he dont study
When i first came to thailand circa 2003...Thaksin was prime minister .Economy was booming and thai people were enjoying a rise in their country...ever since the coup for the last 15 or so years thailand seems to have gone backwards...this is one of the greatest countries in the world with the most wonderful happy people...i hope one day soon thailand rises again to be where it deserves to be not only for the people of siam but also for people like me who love this country and love the people...THAI RUK THAI...CHAN RUK KUN FROM AUSTRALIA 🇦🇺🇹🇭🇦🇺🇹🇭🇦🇺🇹🇭🇦🇺🇹🇭🇦🇺
@siriboonkotchaseth297
Жыл бұрын
That's fake. Thailand's economy in the Taksin era wasn't that good. He just lured the peasants with the "A-million for a Village" project. That's the first bribe (for a future vote) that Taksin committed. The result of that project was "the villagers were all in debt". The money disappeared from the village, but ended in the coffer of big corporates. The villagers' hands were just a conveyer carried the one million Baht back to the capitalists. I am a villager, a farmer in Sisaket province, but I studied and graduated from a prestigious university in Bangkok.
Hello everyone.....I know it is really sad for everyone but please I felt sad too and I know how hard it is for all of you.I thought that maybe staying positive would help and it did.I kept saying to myself that at least he is in a better place and he isn't ok pain anymore...I mean no harm to any of your feelings...I'm just saying that sending bad vibes will make it worse and even harder...try sending good vibes will make it easier....no offense....as I said please send good vibes and stay positive for him.,,for you...for everyone
Imagine that .....become king and loose support of your citizens how awful...this new king needs to rise up the Thai people they have hardly anything but so nice to other nationalities ..that's power in the hands of the people
Respect to the former King 🙏🏽
Handsome and intelligent loving kindness King 🤴 saved your people hunger for your loving kindness and mercy let your people know you care and gréât king 🤴
How can people adore another man is beyond my comprehension...
@StereoStrings
3 жыл бұрын
The old one or the new one?
as an old bhikhu, i urge you to give more than full respect to mr longkorna.
The leacy of the Thai king? Hundreds of political prisoners who dared to criticize the institution
@johnnybkk1024
6 жыл бұрын
You got it They want every good for the King. ALL THE BAD under the rugs and you can't talk about it otherwise you go to jail.
@evaisthisiaeclaire6365
3 жыл бұрын
Exactly. Finally, someone gets it.
Rama IX is like Queen Elizabeth II: beloved, with Bhumibol helping his people and the Queen being rather humble and hardworking and all. Rama X is like Prince Charles: controversial, and the former is a lot more controversial than the latter. Sure, Charles is political (the closest I can think of as an analogue to him is Charles II Stuart or Edward VIII Windsor), but Vajiralongkorn reminds me of Caligula, with his desire to rule from Germany and having his poodle being a Marshal of the Air Force or something and all.
so beautiful Thailand. ai.
He will never like his father
I am german it is wonderfull that the new king builds a bridge to germany and thailand it's now june 2020 he is doing a wonderfull job loom at covid 19 with only 57 deaths we have the king to thank for that , long live the king ! His sisters are also doing a wonderfull job they are with the people almost every day , no country on earth has such an active royal family for it's people that you did not see in the film did you ?
I like his suit it's really cool
Thailand is a country with a conflicted people. Having spent 11 years of my life living there, they have a tough road ahead, it is not easy.
I’d like to see more stories about the Middle East. Especially about how the Middle East governments operate and what life is like in the Middle East. Aljazeera is very good at making criticism and highlighting the faults of countries throughout the world but I’ve never seen them do documentaries about their own governments/ countries. I wonder why....just curious...
@pabloemilioescobargaviria9914
3 жыл бұрын
most probably the head honchos of al jazreera will get beheaded and dismembered or skinned alive or get tied to 4 horses for every limbs they have , yea most probably they wont do a report on the middle east for awhile at least
@sornlooksorn5776
11 ай бұрын
Me, too, i'd like2know more.
I miss the king's father. Hes such a great king
@extradrymax
2 жыл бұрын
@@StrongCoreSociety Propaganda has blinded us for whole life
Sorry, but the coronation was not when explained here. Instead, it is to be held between 4-6 May, this year. The majority of the populace prefer the second daughter to be monarch but that is a very convoluted road to go down to achieve that goal. The actions of the heir are not truly appreciated by the general population because they still recall and dislike his philandering and disregard for the people. The present government was established after a military coup. They do not seem to have a solid agenda for anything, as they make laws then change them as they keep changing the goal posts, etc. and appear to be just present to make money for their own pockets and they are not democratic in their approach to governing. They still suppress the education system so that the elite can continue to rule while the poor continue to be conditioned to stay under their thumb. Many ex-pats are now leaving the country because of the enforced policies introduced by Immigration which are also oppressive demand that they have to meet more rigid conditions to maintain their eligibility to live in the country. In the meantime, many neighbouring countries have started to benefit from the migration of the ex-pats mainly because obtaining visas, and a host of other social issues are easier to be met. You have to have lived there, as I did for 20+ years to understand what I am saying. This narrative never mentioned that it was the military who did the killing. To my recollection and knowledge, very few of the Red Shirts had any form of firearms, and only a few weapons developed from farm implements. 'nuf sed
They say this new King, is a disgrace...
good king
Good king 👑 will love and protect his people. Evil king steals money 💰, justice , freedom from his people. 🇹🇭so I think everyone knows what kind of king of Thailand 🇹🇭 😁😆😁😆
@jennypai1776
Жыл бұрын
He lived off people's taxes and now has 30B that came from people's taxes. That's the kind of King Bhumipol was
Thailand new king, good luck
@joahes9700
4 жыл бұрын
wut dat bad luck :/
This is why it is so hard to be a thai. Cannot speak the truth. Please lead me for an asylum. I hate it here
@Wasabi253
6 жыл бұрын
If you hate our country so much then please leave. The only thing we don't have teaching us In school is Thai history. Our rots to our country, and the blood of our ancestors who bleed for the country...is what make us Thai. And you...is the most non Thai in the comment section.
@easemailboxes
5 жыл бұрын
He is Thai & one of the few Thai brave enough to speak freely. It is people like him who can make you country great as they are 'free thinkers'. I watched his video 'TN on the run' and he seems like a very good man. Much of the history you speak about taught in your schools is false. You talk about the past and those that bled but you want to silence those that speak for the future. Why dont you leave? I would prefer you to leave than him. :D
@mameawruttitum8300
5 жыл бұрын
ถ้าอยู่เมืองไทย ยากนักก็ไปอยู่ต่างประเทศเลยนะ
@krystingrant6292
5 жыл бұрын
I'm sorry 😔😥🤗
@konthaijaidee3035
5 жыл бұрын
@@easemailboxes Let him live in the U.S. and use "N" word around and find out what happens. Regarding to Thai history, You don't know if it's fault or not either. Desire to speak for the future does not mean, you are allowed to have right or freedom to make a fault accusation or insult anyone around. Words can help but also can kill too. People killed each other because of words. When you critize someone, You must know what you want to say and be responsible to it. You can't take a cheap shot at anyone and use the term "democracy" or "freedom" to bail you out and get off the hook, and just walk home like nothing happens. You ask for freedom or democracy to critize a person but that person you target should have right and freedom to defend himself too.
We respect you honour. Happy new year 2024. The king, you should be our emperor. We need a king. We are srilankan.
King Rama 9 didn’t want to lose his power. He didn’t let premier did their works
I am filipino after watching this., all i can say that thai people needs more free country that want to be a democratic and demolish this monarchy.
@hans2406
4 жыл бұрын
My friends in the Philippines have got quite another idea about their country being democratic!
🙏👁️♥️With respect, King Rama 10 and all the members of the royal family🙏👁️♥️
Can I use this as a resource to my essay topic please?
on national level please think of me as son of an old officer of thailand, who saw everything in thailand and became a bhikhu excelling in that department also and met cambodian budha in edinburgh, scotland.
I salute my friends Patnoonsang, Monolica and the Monk Jiradet Mahdet- Country. Dr Ram Nath Dubey BHU
The king of Thailand show his people how to make and living by creating opportunity's and many skills with farming and tourism during there hard times!x with a zero tollo on drugs if one couldn't afford the bail.. :) Now how many royal familys around the world would get off there butts to do as much as this great leader with no meal meal or banquet provided :) But having to see many victims of fatal road crash escapes use skate boards instead of wheel chairs and brooms for crotches was a eye opener..x
I was in soi 4 nana that night ,very frightening with all the drama going on ,gunshots .stayed in hotel/as too scared to venture out
The queen oops I mean the new king.....god help Thailand!!!!
great king. respect from India.
@002nadapoonpoksin7
6 жыл бұрын
Indian Sage Thank you so much from Thailand
@wisitkumsusri9679
6 жыл бұрын
We, Thailand love you.
Tradition is tradition and blood is thicker than water. The new King of Thailand will live up to the peoples expectation and remember old is gold.... This the west will never understand.
I lived in thailand during alot of these things and this is not what happened with Thaksin or his sister
A hereditary ruler is just as absurd as a hereditary mathematician- Thomas Paine.
@yegoniam5558
6 жыл бұрын
Anna Key wow perfect analogy
@reveriepoint480
4 жыл бұрын
Politics, Swordplay and Woodwork/Metalwork are skills and can be transferred while mathematics involves logic and knowledge. I feel it is separate. I'm not sure.
funny how he did not mention Bhumibol was not initially the appointed king but his elder brother who died mysteriously by gun shot days ater the throne was pass down to him.
Ok so this video is around 4yrs ago. So may i know what happen to Thailand at these current time?
I miss AJ stories on the news, sorry they cancelled it in the US. I loved the King - Bhimibol Adulyadej Param 9. The new King has this one chance to be great or awful forever. Thaksin was the Putin of Asia and many red shirts his paid minions.
every citizens in every country..one a ruler or leader who can preach and also do it with promises n actions...fir e well being of e citizens..hence its sometimes delivers but also sad..with discrimination....they r human too...if aomecan understand them..
He deserves to be a King , ain’t no other King around the world would dare to wear a crop top in public . He’s a Kinky King 🤴
Like father like son he too will be loved by all Thai people and around the world. Long live the king. From Jeff rondeau of Canada
@mysterious7215
3 жыл бұрын
Say now
@paidrussiantroll1305
Жыл бұрын
The Thai people most certainly do not love this King.
I am Thai and I love royal Because of 112
@waynelivingston3704
4 жыл бұрын
Talking to my Thai wife and I understand what you mean by saying "Because"
WTF... military and armed forces should protect the country and the people.... not thirsty of power and want to control the country...
@itsgoodiws7779
7 жыл бұрын
You need to realize how western colonization work. Thats why many countries here need Military.
@Sovereign_Citizen_LEO
7 жыл бұрын
+ItsGOOD iws + Every country needs military (or so they believe). But Western colonization is no longer a problem. Even if it were, Thailand could easily be colonized. The Vietnam War for instance had nothing to do with "Western Colonization". America had/has no interest in Colonization. France was the nation who had colonized Vietnam and other SEA nations.
@randomcurrypuff6237
7 жыл бұрын
Yes they do protect people, staging a coup is protecting people in a way. But yeah Thai military governments 50-30 years ago are true dictators
@itsgoodiws7779
7 жыл бұрын
New form of colonization : Capitalism.
@poramasesompong6877
6 жыл бұрын
ANSWER: nope
In thailand the only one that can stay the same is the KING..people need to understand this..no politician can rival the king as no military general can stay in power for so long too.
"Vajiralongkorn succeeds a man described as Thailand's peace broker and champion of democracy." What do you mean by this?
He looks pretty healthy for 64 now 67
The old Thai king, for all the reverance towards him, is truly a failure as a man. People may bow to him, fall to their knees in spiritual ecstacy whenever he sits like a statue, but the fact that his son grew up to be like that speaks volumes to the lack of love and guidance the old king showed to the new king. There is a saying that the success of a person is defined by how your children grow up. Many ordinary men juggle jobs and parenting and still their kids grow up well. The old thai king had all the money and time in the world, and yet failed totally as a parent. Thats his true colors beneath the pompous masquerade. I think the new thai king is inside a good man, it is the old king who strikes me as the evil one.
King of thailand
May Peace be with you! King!
Wow
I love My King.
แต่ documentary. อันนี้ต้องการสื่ออะไรหรอ
Love the king off Thailand wish he was king of the whole world 🌎👍
You have wrong translation of what a Thai in a red shirt talked about the flood.
His Majesty King Chulalongkorn still the greatest monarch of all time in modern Thai history. Not even King Bhumibol could ever come close to it.
@siriboonkotchaseth297
Жыл бұрын
So, what!
Blind allegiance.
@Wasabi253
6 жыл бұрын
Not blind but given from the people
I wish the princess was the monarch. She loves her country, not like her brother.
I'M A HUMAN BEING WHICH MEAN ONE WHO HAS INTELLIGENT BRAIN THAT FAR EXCEED ALL ANIMALS BRAIN AND INTELLIGENT! THEREFORE I CAN THINK, JUDGE AND ANALYZE ON MY OWN WHAT IS WORTHY OF MY RESPECT? I'M NOT AND WILL NOT BLINDLY FOLLOW OLD TRADITION WITHOUT MY OWN INTELLIGENT JUDGEMENT! A LOT OF THAI PEOPLE ARE STILL DOING THAT LIKE " KOB NAI KA LA " ! IT IS SAD BUT TRUE! BUT FOR ME I CAN DECIDE AND THINK ON MY OWN WHO WILL GET MY RESPECT USING MY OWN BRAIN AS A SMART HUMAN BEINGS!
The real king of Thailand is durian. King of fruits
Thailand flag red: Thai white: religious blue: king
@chickkye7009
4 жыл бұрын
New flag of Thailand will have only red
@kissevan3409
4 жыл бұрын
New flage of Thai federation have red and white . Red mean Thai people . White mean freedom, the truth, justice and equality.
@kissevan3409
4 жыл бұрын
Thai people need to change Regime to Thai federation.
@chickkye7009
4 жыл бұрын
@@kissevan3409 absolutely agree
@chickkye7009
4 жыл бұрын
@@kissevan3409 just like Russia federation.
In my opinion, Thailand will do just fine under its new king. The country has had many religious-minded, intellectual, scholarly types of kings over the years. Maha Vajiralongkorn has a military background, and is more of a macho type (for lack of a better description). He will grow in his role as king, and the people will get used to the change after so many decades under the previous king. Nothing to worry about.
The New King can not fill out the foodsteps from his father that noone can and i am shure he not try that. I belive he is strong and good enough to make his own way. Since a few hundret of Years the Royal Family make here Job good so the New King will also do if he get a chance.
whatever i love thailand and my king ...... my land of smile and peace country ........am so be proud of it never care what they say about thai and my king......thankyou my dear
@tasmancroft5546
4 жыл бұрын
Idiot
The thing is, with the rules of Thai monarchy as they are, Rama X is not breaking any laws.
So where does a 'king' acquire 30 billion dollars from?
@Wasabi253
6 жыл бұрын
Ancestors heritage in today's worth.
@gorillachilla
4 жыл бұрын
Selling kids and human slaves
Yes
The UN can help Thailand, please ask the government to repeal Section 112.🇹🇭🇺🇳
I love Thailand I love my King
@jackiefoureva4116
3 жыл бұрын
Long like the king Miss rattana & M.R.J