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King of Thailand Bhumibol Adulyadej (81) proclaim that the new government led by Prime Minister Abhisit Vejjajiva create "peace and order" in Thailand. CALLING a broadcast TV station is the first invocation of King Bhumibol related to the political situation in Thailand."I hope you run a responsibility to manage this country well. I want to realize peace. If you all work together, order and peace must be realized that this country can through difficult situations such as now. Only those who want the people of Thailand, "said King Bhumibol, which plans to speak with a voice soft and raspy, on Monday (22/12).
The King Bhumibol, which is ill-weakly to speak before the public after taking oath and inaugurate a new PM cabinet Abhisit at Chitralada Palace. CALLING King Bhumibol at the TV station is the first King of the comments related to a series of street protests and a campaign to overthrow the government starts since seven months ago. Previously, there had never heard a statement from King Bhumibol.
Thus the wife of King Bhumibol, Queen SIRIKIT, which appear in public after incidents of collision between protester and police outside the parliament building on last October. Incidents that kill two people and injure hundreds of people. When speaking at the TV station, the Queen SIRIKIT offer financial assistance for the victims of the injured. In fact, the Queen SIRIKIT attend the funeral of one protester died. This action is considered extraordinary because the kingdom are usually family members do not participate in the ceremony attended funeral masses.
Many Thai citizens are not waiting patiently in the emergence of King Bhumibol and early December. Normally, King Bhumibol never absent each year appear in TV and speak in order to reset the year. Society expects no ejaculation and guidance from King about the political conditions in the country. However, King Bhumibol cancel a speech on TV because of illness. King last seen in front of the public on 3 December. Although somewhat pale, his team can still check the government. Last year King Bhumibol treated in hospital for three weeks because of intestinal infection and symptoms of stroke.
Local government-later people
The King Bhumibol has been in power for 60 years is regarded as a unifier of people during the crisis. Therefore, when King Bhumibol speak on TV, on Monday, activities in Thailand as running. The people gathered in front of the TV, either at home, restaurants, and shops.
"I'm very relieved to hear that after the speech. That makes me feel this nation will be developed and more peaceful, "said Malai Chanachai (61), retired teacher.
Shop owners in Bangkok, Puangtip Poolsuwan (60), said, to see King Bhumibol, which looks a little more healthy to make it more quietly. "However, I believe he was still sick. I really hope he recovers soon, "he said.
Questions about the sustainability of leadership in the Kingdom of Thailand and politics in the country since long become a concern of people. Prince Vajiralongkorn Mahkota (56) are considered to have no effect as well as King Bhumibol.
"The crisis and confrontation in Thailand, too. The statement from the kingdom about the new government will certainly reduce the tension, but the main problem will remain, "said political observer from Chulalongkorn University, Thitinan Pongsidhirak. (AFP / AP / Luke)
Source: Kompas
