/sigh/ The king, as a person, is most likely not at all (not even remotely) involved in this. As an institution, he is - through others interpreting his will.
Everyone, I suggest you read Pyramids (again).
It’s almost exactly like that. Only that Thailand is a bit more humid. And even the greatest mathematician cannot help in this version.
Cory, it might be worth discussing who benefits from these actions. Not just bashing “the king”. I’m dead serious about that, because it’s not at all unlikely that a strongman like Duterte emerges, either from the military, or the exiled opposition. If that happens, there will be far more serious consequences than a Schtonk not given about seriously antiquated laws. And I’m talking about political and social stability in the whole area, not just it’s economically most important country.