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@zenjournalist
Apr 11, 2020 • 3 tweets • 2 min read • Read on X
So if anyone is wondering about the bizarre social media battle that has erupted between Chinese ultranationalistsand Thai democrats, here is a quick explainer from academic @JBuchananBKK 1/3 Image
Among the ironies are that Twitter is banned in China, but presumably the Chinese attack accounts were state sponsored or given permission to use Twitter, and a lot of the Chinese social media attacks focused on saying King Vajiralongkorn is a ridiculous buffoon. 2/3
So the whole saga is just another embarrassment for the embattled Vajiralongkorn.
You can follow the madness on Twitter hashtag #nnevvy.

Pro-democracy Thais are finding the Chinese abuse of Vajiralongkorn very entertaining. 🍿 Image

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⚠️ UPDATE — I have more details from royal and medical sources about what happened to Princess Bajrakitiyabha last Wednesday, and also spoke to a specialist foreign-based ICU and trauma consultant to help interpret the information. 1/
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⚠️ UPDATE — Here is the latest on what we know so far about the death of Princess Bajrakitiyabha on Wednesday and what will happen next. You can also read the post on Facebook: facebook.com/zenjournalist/… 1/26
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⚠️UPDATE — Here is what we know so far about the health emergency suffered by Princess Bajrakitiyabha yesterday. While running with her dogs in Khao Yai national park she had a heart attack. She is only 44 years old. 1/9
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A fascinating note written by former prime minister written by former Sanya Dharmasakti in June 1979, while he was head of the Privy Council, details the meddling of Queen Sirikit and the rifts in the palace. 1/14 Image
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